Israel accused the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) of turning commercial ships into platforms for launching missiles, drones and commandos. The last two years have seen Iran and Israel trade blame over a series of unclaimed attacks on their ships in the Gulf.

Israel accuses Iran of using civilian ships as 'floating terror bases'

The US has criticized Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem stating that the holy site should not be used for political purposes. The US released a statement saying that it is concerned by Ben-Gvir's visit calling it an act of provocation and asking Israel and Palestine to respect the holy site sanctity.

US concerned by Israeli minister Ben Gvir's 'provocative' visit to Al-Aqsa mosque

The US has criticized Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem stating that the holy site should not be used for political purposes. The US released a statement saying that it is concerned by Ben-Givr's visit calling it an act of provocation and asking Israel and Palestine to respect the holy site sanctity.

US condemns Ben-Gvir's visit to Al-Aqsa, calls it an 'act of provocation'

Israel's hard right security minister and Amar Benguir visited the Al-Aqsa mosque in the annexation of East Jerusalem, the main flashpoint of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The minister referred to Israel as the owner of Jerusalem, prompting widespread criticism from Palestinians.

Senior Israeli minister visits Al-Aqsa mosque

<p>Thousands of Israeli nationalists paraded through Jerusalem’s Old City chanting racist slogans on an annual celebratory day for Israelis. The crowd, which consisted of mostly men celebrating Israel’s capture of East Jerusalem in 1967, waved blue and white Israeli flags and chanted racist slogans such as “Death to Arabs,” “Mohammed is Dead” and “May Your Village Burn”</p>

<p>Israel’s annexation of East Jerusalem is not internationally recognised and Palestinians seek East Jerusalem as the capital of a future state for them.&nbsp;<br />
A celebration of the Jerusalem Day, had fuelled an 11-day war between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, around 2 years ago.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>A violent turn of events</strong></h2>

<p>Throughout the day, hundreds of marchers waving blue and white Israeli flags marched through the Damascus Gate to the Old City in the Western Wall.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The event, which has been a source of friction over the years, witnessed&nbsp;a deployment of over 2,500 police officers for this year’s parade. Hundreds more were stationed around the city.</p>

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<p>As the crowd danced and chanted Jewish religious songs outside Damascus Gate, several Israeli police stood guard. The city’s authorities barred Palestinians from going through most of the gates into the Old City.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, a group of marchers threw rocks and bottles at members of the press covering the event. The incident wounded three journalists. A Palestinian reporter working for Haaretz, was struck in the neck, as reported by the newspaper’s website.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The authorities have arrested two people responsible for the attack and have described the attack as an “isolated incident”.</p>

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<h2><strong>Groups of extremist Zionists threw glass bottles&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A Palestinian freelance journalist, Ibrahim Hamad who was covering events at Damascus Gate stated that the attack was unprovoked. He reported that “we were standing here as journalists and there were also some women wearing hijabs near us. Groups of extremist Zionists started throwing glass bottles and sticks.” He further stated that “I believe they were trying to stop us from showing what they are doing.”</p>

<h2><strong>A review of the events</strong></h2>

<p>While the events of the march were unfolding, four police officers approached a Palestinian community leader Fakhri Abu Diab, who was giving a telephonic interview to Israel’s Ynet news just outside the al-Aqsa mosque. One of the police officers grabbed his phone and threw it on the ground. Diab was then forced out of the mosque compound and held at a street corner for an hour and a half.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While this incident was criticised by the Ynet news editor, Nir Cohen, the police spokesperson has refused to comment on the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A spokesperson for the Palestinian president in the occupied West Bank, Nabil Abu Rudeineh commented on the matter by saying that allowing the march to snake through Palestinian areas of the Old City “will only lead to a rise in tension and could lead to an explosion.”</p>

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Thousands of Israeli nationalists paraded through Jerusalem’s Old City chanting racist slogans on an annual celebratory day for Israelis. The crowd, which consisted of mostly men celebrating Israel’s capture of East Jerusalem in 1967, waved blue and white Israeli flags and chanted racist slogans such as “Death to Arabs,” “Mohammed is Dead” and “May Your Village Burn” Israel’s annexation of East Jerusalem is not internationally recognised and Palestinians seek East Jerusalem as the capital of a future state for them.

Thousands of Israeli nationalists paraded through Jerusalem’s Old City chanting racist slogans on an annual celebratory day for Israelis. The crowd, which consisted of mostly men celebrating Israel’s capture of East Jerusalem in 1967, waved blue and white Israeli flags and chanted racist slogans such as “Death to Arabs,” “Mohammed is Dead” and “May Your Village Burn” Israel’s annexation of East Jerusalem is not internationally recognised and Palestinians seek East Jerusalem as the capital of a future state for them. A celebration of the Jerusalem Day, had fuelled an 11-day war between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, around 2 years ago. A violent turn of events Throughout the day, hundreds of marchers waving blue and white Israeli flags marched through the Damascus Gate to the Old City in the Western Wall. The event, which has been a source of friction over the years, witnessed a deployment of over 2,500 police officers for this year’s parade. Hundreds more were stationed around the city. ALSO READ | In pics | Thousands of Israelis participate in contentious 'flag march' in Jerusalem, rattles Palestinians As the crowd danced and chanted Jewish religious songs outside Damascus Gate, several Israeli police stood guard. The city’s authorities barred Palestinians from going through most of the gates into the Old City. However, a group of marchers threw rocks and bottles at members of the press covering the event. The incident wounded three journalists. A Palestinian reporter working for Haaretz, was struck in the neck, as reported by the newspaper’s website. The authorities have arrested two people responsible for the attack and have described the attack as an “isolated incident”. WATCH | Why is Israel targeting Islamic Jihad in Palestine? × Groups of extremist Zionists threw glass bottles A Palestinian freelance journalist, Ibrahim Hamad who was covering events at Damascus Gate stated that the attack was unprovoked. He reported that “we were standing here as journalists and there were also some women wearing hijabs near us. Groups of extremist Zionists started throwing glass bottles and sticks.” He further stated that “I believe they were trying to stop us from showing what they are doing.” A review of the events While the events of the march were unfolding, four police officers approached a Palestinian community leader Fakhri Abu Diab, who was giving a telephonic interview to Israel’s Ynet news just outside the al-Aqsa mosque. One of the police officers grabbed his phone and threw it on the ground. Diab was then forced out of the mosque compound and held at a street corner for an hour and a half. While this incident was criticised by the Ynet news editor, Nir Cohen, the police spokesperson has refused to comment on the matter. A spokesperson for the Palestinian president in the occupied West Bank, Nabil Abu Rudeineh commented on the matter by saying that allowing the march to snake through Palestinian areas of the Old City “will only lead to a rise in tension and could lead to an explosion.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Jerusalem Day celebrations: Israelis wave flags, chant racist slogans

More than 30 Palestinians have been killed and 90 others have been injured in air strikes by the Israeli forces on Gaza strip since the 9th of May. The victims include women and several children. This latest round of violence began when Israel started what it called pre-emptive and unprovoked air strikes, with the stated objective of smoking out the Islamic Jihad militants. But questions are being asked about the heavy collateral death toll among the Palestinians. And why has the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, embarked on this campaign of airstrikes on the Palestinians. At a time when his far-right coalition government has been paralyzed by relentless protests against his controversial judicial reforms. Mohammed Saleh tells you more.

Why is Israel targeting Islamic Jihad in Palestine?

Israel deployed over 2,000 police on Thursday for a march by flag-waving Jewish nationalists through the main Palestinian thoroughfare in Jerusalem's Old City. Authorities say the beefed up security is a determined effort to ensure the march passes without violence.

Security tight in Jerusalem as thousands take part in Flag March

Israel's Finance Minister has revised its economic growth forecasts downgrading from three percent to 2.7 percent growth the cut comes amid a drop in tax revenues and Investments can the government state budget improve the situation. The treasury has lowered its economic forecast for 2023. they believe that the downturn in the global economy and high interest rates will impact state revenue by 5.3 billion shekels that's 1.45 billion dollars

Israel PM Netanyahu faces budget test, growth forecast cut from 3% to 2.7%

<p>As a result of a partnership between the Indian and Israeli Governments, an 'India-Israel Center of Water Technology'(CoWT) is to come up at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, campus in Chennai, said the institute. India's Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs would be collaborating with MASHAV, Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation, to establish this new facility. The key objective of this facility will be to ensure the implementation of Israel's best technologies for Indian requirements and to work on sustainable management solutions for the Indian water sector.</p>

<p>When queried about the budget allocated for this new facility and when it is expected to come up, IIT Madras representatives told WION that the facility would come up at a cost of Rs.23-30cr (approx $3-4mn) and would start in a few months.</p>

<p>A letter of Intent in this regard was signed in New Delhi, earlier this month by Mr Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras and Mr Naor Gilon, Ambassador of Israel to India, in presence of Shri. S. Jaishankar and Mr Eli Cohen, Hon’ble External Affairs Ministers of India and Israel, respectively, in the presence of Prof. T. Pradeep, Institute Professor, IIT Madras.</p>

<p>According to Dr Lior Asaf, Water Attache, Embassy of Israel, the CoWT will work towards the mutual exchange of technology, scientific information, and literature, and hold discussions and consultations on various issues in the area with experts from both the countries to address problems in drinking water and sewerage management and to develop new areas of intervention.</p>

<p>Elaborating on the outcomes envisaged, Prof. T. Pradeep, Department of Chemistry, IIT Madras, said, “Water security of India depends on the implementation of advanced and affordable technologies as well as efficient management of the resources. There is much to learn from Israel, a leader in the area, under the guidance of AMRUT(Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) Mission.”</p>

<p>He added that the two Governments also intend to jointly identify specific projects relating to integrated water resources management, Urban water supply and non-revenue water, water and sewage recycling, IoT solution and online monitoring, water harvesting, smart data management and AI, among other areas, with the objective of demonstrating most advanced technologies in the field.</p>

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As a result of a partnership between the Indian and Israeli Governments, an 'India-Israel Center of Water Technology'(CoWT) is to come up at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, campus in Chennai, said the institute.

As a result of a partnership between the Indian and Israeli Governments, an 'India-Israel Center of Water Technology'(CoWT) is to come up at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, campus in Chennai, said the institute. India's Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs would be collaborating with MASHAV, Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation, to establish this new facility. The key objective of this facility will be to ensure the implementation of Israel's best technologies for Indian requirements and to work on sustainable management solutions for the Indian water sector. When queried about the budget allocated for this new facility and when it is expected to come up, IIT Madras representatives told WION that the facility would come up at a cost of Rs.23-30cr (approx $3-4mn) and would start in a few months. A letter of Intent in this regard was signed in New Delhi, earlier this month by Mr Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras and Mr Naor Gilon, Ambassador of Israel to India, in presence of Shri. S. Jaishankar and Mr Eli Cohen, Hon’ble External Affairs Ministers of India and Israel, respectively, in the presence of Prof. T. Pradeep, Institute Professor, IIT Madras. According to Dr Lior Asaf, Water Attache, Embassy of Israel, the CoWT will work towards the mutual exchange of technology, scientific information, and literature, and hold discussions and consultations on various issues in the area with experts from both the countries to address problems in drinking water and sewerage management and to develop new areas of intervention. Elaborating on the outcomes envisaged, Prof. T. Pradeep, Department of Chemistry, IIT Madras, said, “Water security of India depends on the implementation of advanced and affordable technologies as well as efficient management of the resources. There is much to learn from Israel, a leader in the area, under the guidance of AMRUT(Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) Mission.” He added that the two Governments also intend to jointly identify specific projects relating to integrated water resources management, Urban water supply and non-revenue water, water and sewage recycling, IoT solution and online monitoring, water harvesting, smart data management and AI, among other areas, with the objective of demonstrating most advanced technologies in the field. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India, Israel to share expertise and tech in water management at new facility in IIT-Madras

Palestinians, on Monday, commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Nakba or 'Catastrophe', which is marked on 15 May to remember the expulsion of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their homes and lands in 1948 after the founding of Israel.

Palestinians mark 75th anniversary of Al-Nakba

In recognition of the migration of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from what is now Israel on the 75th anniversary of their departure, the United Nations will do so for the first time. This commemoration results from the U.N.'s division of British-ruled Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab governments.

Nakba: Independence for Israel, 'catastrophe' say Palestinians

Gaza violates Israel-Palestine truce by accidentally firing a rocket into Israel after the two negotiated a ceasefire to end five days of hostilities. The Palestinian fighting groups have now claimed that the launch was a so-called unintentional technical error.

Israel-Palestine tensions: Gaza violates ceasefire, blames technical error for rocket launch

After five days of violent clashes, there's a fragile truce in place. The ceasefire has been secured by a long time mediator in the conflict, Egypt.

Israel-Gaza Violence: Calm reappears after Israel and Palestine exchange fire past the deadline

The number of Palestinian victims of the Israeli attacks on Gaza has risen to 33, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said on Saturday. Watch the video to know more.

Israel bombs Gaza for fifth consecutive day, killing 33 Palestinians

Palestinians will mark 75 years of the al-Nakba or the catastrophe o May 15. For them, it is a day when millions were displaced from their homes. Ghadi francis gets you the accounts of Palestinian refugees who remember the day as yesterday, full of horror and disbelief.

Nakba: How the Palestinians were expelled from Israel

Hostilities continue between Israel and Palestine as the death toll mounts. Air raid sirens continue to be heard in Israel, as Gazans face the fury of Israeli rockets. This time, the target was an Islamic Jihad commander, but the most casualties were innocent women and children. Ghadi Francis gets you the latest on Israel Palestine Violence About.

Fierce Gaza fighting renews as truce hopes fade

Israel and Gaza traded heavy fire on Friday but Egyptian mediators launched a new bid to end days of fighting that has killed dozens. Israel announced it was striking Islamic jihad targets in the densely populated Palestinian territory. Sirens warning of incoming fire rang out in Israeli communities close to the border with the Gaza Strip and in an Israeli settlement near Jerusalem in the west bank. Violence broke out Tuesday when Israel killed three top members of the Islamic Jihad group, while subsequent strikes have killed at least 3 other senior figures. A spokesperson for the Islamic jihad group said a high-ranking commander was killed in a strike on a Gaza City apartment on Friday. Daily life in Gaza, ruled by the Hamas group, has largely come to a standstill. Israel has told its citizens near Gaza to stay close to bomb shelters. Israeli public television meanwhile said an improved Egyptian ceasefire proposal had been handed to Israel.

Israel kills another 'Islamic Jihad' leader; This week's escalation is worst since August | Details

Israel and Gaza traded heavy fire on Friday but Egyptian mediators launched a new bid to end days of fighting that has killed dozens, all but one of them Palestinian.

Renewed fighting rocks Gaza but Egypt keeps up truce push

Hostilities continue between Israel and Palestine as the death toll mounts. Air raid sirens continue to be heard in Israel, as Gazans face the fury of Israeli rockets. This time, the target was an Islamic Jihad commander, but the most casualties were innocent women and children. Ghadi Francis gets you the latest on Israel Palestine violence.

Fierce fighting renews in Gaza | The West Asia Post

<p>On the third day of the worst violent escalation in months on Thursday, Israeli air strikes left 30 Palestinians dead in Gaza, the Palestinian authorities said.&nbsp;According to officials, Israeli army airstrikes since Tuesday have killed both civilians and fighters, including many youngsters.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Rehovot, a city in central Israel, was hit by rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, killing one person and injuring at least two others, according to Israeli authorities. In another part of Israel, three more people were hurt by shrapnel.</p>

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<p>While the European Union demanded a rapid ceasefire, Cairo served as the mediator in negotiations for peace between Israel and the militant organisation Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).</p>

<p>“Egypt’s efforts to calm things down and resume the political process have not yet borne fruit,” Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry told reporters.</p>

<p>EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said in a statement, "We urge an immediate comprehensive ceasefire which will end Israeli military operations in Gaza and current rocket firing against Israel, which is unacceptable."</p>

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<p>US State Department spokesman Vedant Patel termed the casualties "tragic and heartbreaking." US called on both the sides "to take prudent steps to ensure the loss of civilian life is prevented and that steps are taken to ensure that violence is reduced."</p>

<p>The military reported that since Wednesday, 620 rockets from Gaza had been fired toward Israel, with 179 of those rockets being shot down by the Iron Dome missile defence system. According to the army, 25% of rockets fired from Gaza struck itself, killing four persons, three of them children. Islamic Jihad and Hamas were unable to immediately provide AFP with confirmation.</p>

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<p>Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant ordered the security establishment "to take all the measures necessary, to prepare additional actions and maintain readiness for the possibility of increased fire".</p>

<p>“We are at the height of a campaign, both offensive and defensive,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. “Whoever comes to harm us – his blood is forfeit," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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On the third day of the worst violent escalation in months on Thursday, Israeli air strikes left 30 Palestinians dead in Gaza, the Palestinian authorities said. According to officials, Israeli army airstrikes since Tuesday have killed both civilians and fighters, including many youngsters.

On the third day of the worst violent escalation in months on Thursday, Israeli air strikes left 30 Palestinians dead in Gaza, the Palestinian authorities said. According to officials, Israeli army airstrikes since Tuesday have killed both civilians and fighters, including many youngsters. Meanwhile, Rehovot, a city in central Israel, was hit by rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, killing one person and injuring at least two others, according to Israeli authorities. In another part of Israel, three more people were hurt by shrapnel. Also Read | Adani Enterprises to consider fundraising after scrapped FPO While the European Union demanded a rapid ceasefire, Cairo served as the mediator in negotiations for peace between Israel and the militant organisation Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). “Egypt’s efforts to calm things down and resume the political process have not yet borne fruit,” Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry told reporters. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said in a statement, "We urge an immediate comprehensive ceasefire which will end Israeli military operations in Gaza and current rocket firing against Israel, which is unacceptable." Also Read | PTI leader Shireen Mazari arrested, CCTV footage shows armed cops entering her Islamabad house US State Department spokesman Vedant Patel termed the casualties "tragic and heartbreaking." US called on both the sides "to take prudent steps to ensure the loss of civilian life is prevented and that steps are taken to ensure that violence is reduced." The military reported that since Wednesday, 620 rockets from Gaza had been fired toward Israel, with 179 of those rockets being shot down by the Iron Dome missile defence system. According to the army, 25% of rockets fired from Gaza struck itself, killing four persons, three of them children. Islamic Jihad and Hamas were unable to immediately provide AFP with confirmation. Watch | Gravitas: Israeli attacks kill 4 Islamic jihad members in the Gaza strip × Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant ordered the security establishment "to take all the measures necessary, to prepare additional actions and maintain readiness for the possibility of increased fire". “We are at the height of a campaign, both offensive and defensive,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. “Whoever comes to harm us – his blood is forfeit," he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Israeli airstrikes kill 30 Palestinians on Gaza strip

Israel has killed at least 30 Palestinians, including five Islamic Jihadi members in Gaza. How will Palestine continue to defend itself? Molly Gambhir reports..

Gravitas: Israeli attacks kill 5 Palestinian islamic jihad members

The Israel-Palestine conflict is still on the rise. Both sides are showing no signs of stopping. How will this battle endMohammed Saleh reports

Gravitas: Israeli attacks kill 4 Islamic jihad members in the Gaza strip

<p>The Palestinian group Islamic Jihad said on Thursday (May 11) that one of its military leaders was killed in a pre-dawn strike launched by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A statement from the Al-Quds Brigades, which is the armed branch of the group, read: "Ali Ghali... commander of the rocket launch unit... was assassinated in the south of the Gaza Strip along with other martyrs." Besides the announcement by the Palestinian group, the Israeli army also said that it targeted Ghali in the strike.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 22 Palestinians were reportedly killed over two days as Israel's army and Gaza militants exchanged heavy cross-border fire. This is the worst escalation of violence to hit the coastal territory in months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Palestinian health officials claimed that among the total fatalities, at least five women and five children, as well as three senior Islamic Jihad commanders and four gunmen have been killed since the fighting began.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israeli officials have said Egypt was working on a possible truce with the militant group Islamic Jihad as blaring sirens warned of incoming rockets in the Tel Aviv area and Israel's south.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Islamic Jihad spokesman Dawoud Shehab said that Cairo had begun brokering a ceasefire. Egypt previously mediated in previous rounds of fighting.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen told public broadcaster Kan that the government was examining Egypt's proposals. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in broadcast remarks that Islamic Jihad had sustained a serious blow. However, the prime minister cautioned: "The campaign is not over yet."&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 130 targets were hit, including rocket-launching sites, the Israeli military said. Netanyahu said that more than 400 rockets were fired, but a quarter of which fell short in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As rockets streaked through the sky, Israeli TV showed air defence systems intercepting rockets above Tel Aviv skies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli military said that for the first time, an air-defense system known as David's Sling intercepted a rocket. The system, developed with the US, is meant to intercept medium-range threats and is part of a multi-layered air defence that also includes the better-known Iron Dome anti-rocket system. Israeli media said a previous attempt to use the system several years ago had failed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The army said that schools would remain closed and restrictions on large gatherings would remain in place in southern Israel until at least till Friday. Residents were instructed to stay near bomb shelters.&nbsp;<br />
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Meanwhile, in a move that could further raise tensions, Israeli police said they would permit a Jewish ultranationalist parade to take place next week. The parade, meant to celebrate Israel's capture of east Jerusalem and its Jewish holy sites, marches through the heart of the Old City's Muslim Quarter and often leads to friction with local Palestinians.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Urgent calls for de-escalation&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The White House said that national security advisor Jake Sullivan emphasised the need for de-escalation during a call on Wednesday with the head of Israel's National Security Council, Tzachi Hanegbi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Sullivan ... noted continued regional efforts to broker a ceasefire, and emphasized the need to deescalate tensions and prevent further loss of life," according to a White House readout.</p>

<p>The Arab League also condemned the "aggressive (and) barbaric Israeli raids on the Gaza Strip, which targeted civilians, children and women in residential neighbourhoods".&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>

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The Palestinian group Islamic Jihad said on Thursday (May 11) that one of its military leaders was killed in a pre-dawn strike launched by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip.

The Palestinian group Islamic Jihad said on Thursday (May 11) that one of its military leaders was killed in a pre-dawn strike launched by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip. A statement from the Al-Quds Brigades, which is the armed branch of the group, read: "Ali Ghali... commander of the rocket launch unit... was assassinated in the south of the Gaza Strip along with other martyrs." Besides the announcement by the Palestinian group, the Israeli army also said that it targeted Ghali in the strike. More than 22 Palestinians were reportedly killed over two days as Israel's army and Gaza militants exchanged heavy cross-border fire. This is the worst escalation of violence to hit the coastal territory in months. Palestinian health officials claimed that among the total fatalities, at least five women and five children, as well as three senior Islamic Jihad commanders and four gunmen have been killed since the fighting began. Israeli officials have said Egypt was working on a possible truce with the militant group Islamic Jihad as blaring sirens warned of incoming rockets in the Tel Aviv area and Israel's south. Islamic Jihad spokesman Dawoud Shehab said that Cairo had begun brokering a ceasefire. Egypt previously mediated in previous rounds of fighting. WATCH | Israeli missile strikes continue across Gaza border, Islamic Jihadists retaliate over 100 rockets × Meanwhile, Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen told public broadcaster Kan that the government was examining Egypt's proposals. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in broadcast remarks that Islamic Jihad had sustained a serious blow. However, the prime minister cautioned: "The campaign is not over yet." More than 130 targets were hit, including rocket-launching sites, the Israeli military said. Netanyahu said that more than 400 rockets were fired, but a quarter of which fell short in Gaza. As rockets streaked through the sky, Israeli TV showed air defence systems intercepting rockets above Tel Aviv skies. The Israeli military said that for the first time, an air-defense system known as David's Sling intercepted a rocket. The system, developed with the US, is meant to intercept medium-range threats and is part of a multi-layered air defence that also includes the better-known Iron Dome anti-rocket system. Israeli media said a previous attempt to use the system several years ago had failed. The army said that schools would remain closed and restrictions on large gatherings would remain in place in southern Israel until at least till Friday. Residents were instructed to stay near bomb shelters. Meanwhile, in a move that could further raise tensions, Israeli police said they would permit a Jewish ultranationalist parade to take place next week. The parade, meant to celebrate Israel's capture of east Jerusalem and its Jewish holy sites, marches through the heart of the Old City's Muslim Quarter and often leads to friction with local Palestinians. Urgent calls for de-escalation The White House said that national security advisor Jake Sullivan emphasised the need for de-escalation during a call on Wednesday with the head of Israel's National Security Council, Tzachi Hanegbi. "Sullivan ... noted continued regional efforts to broker a ceasefire, and emphasized the need to deescalate tensions and prevent further loss of life," according to a White House readout. The Arab League also condemned the "aggressive (and) barbaric Israeli raids on the Gaza Strip, which targeted civilians, children and women in residential neighbourhoods". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Islamic Jihad says military leader killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Israel's army and Gaza militants traded heavy cross-border fire Wednesday, with 22 Palestinians killed over two days amid the worst escalation of violence to hit the coastal territory in months.

Israel hits targets in Gaza, militants fire at Tel Aviv

Israel hit Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza for the second day on Wednesday. As per the Israeli military, a late-night bombing in southern Gaza killed Ali Ghali, the head of Islamic Jihad's rocket launching force, and two other militants. The Israeli military said it hit more than 130 targets, including rocket-launching sites. In retaliation, Palestinian fighters also launched hundreds rockets against Israel in retaliations. Rockets launched by Palestinians set off sirens across Israel and in the capital Tel Aviv.

Israeli missile strikes continue across Gaza border, Islamic Jihadists retaliate over 100 rockets

Israel's military has killed Ali Ghali who is the head of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) rocket launching force along with two other fighters in a pre-dawn air strike on an apartment in Gaza. Israeli military say that they have hit more than 130 Gaza targets including rocket launching sites.

Israel-Palestine clash: Airstrikes killed top rocket commander Ali Ghali

Egypt enters to help mediate Israel-Gaza truce as tensions between Israel and Palestine rise. Israeli Foreign Minister says that they are "examining Cairo's proposals." At least 22 Palestinians killed during the airstrikes so far.

Egypt mediates to end clash between Israel and Gaza as tensions are on the rise

Israeli forces conducted air strikes in the Gaza Strip, killing 13 people. The deceased include three top Islamic Jihad members. Will the Palestinian Islamic Jihad strike back? Molly gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Israel pounds Gaza strip with air strikes

<p>Heavy cross-border firing took place between the Israeli army and Palestinian militants on Wednesday, in which 20 Palestinians lost their lives in a span of two days as the coastal territory remained hit by the worst escalation of violence in months.</p>

<p>Smoke rose from the coastal area after Israel stated that the army is targetting the militant group's rocket launch sites.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The health ministry of Gaza said that five people died, a day after Israeli strikes over the Palestinian territory killed 15.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sirens blared in Tel Aviv issuing a warning of incoming rocket fire in areas close to the border, reported AFP, as per the army.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dozens of projectiles were fired in Gaza, reported AFP while the Palestinian militant factions, in a joint statement, said "hundreds of rockets" were launched.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is "ready for the possibility of an expanded campaign and harsh strikes against Gaza," in a meeting with local leaders near the coastal territory.</p>

<p>Israel's Magen David Adom emergency service stated that no immediate reports were received by them of casualties.</p>

<p>Rockets were intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome air defence system above the coastal city of Ashkelon and in the South, according to AFP photographers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest escalation in violence took place a day after three top Palestinian militants and 12 others, which included four children, were killed in Israeli strikes over Gaza, as per a health ministry toll.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Israel PM says any escalation will meet 'crushing response,' IDF ready to act on more than one front</strong></p>

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<p>On Wednesday, Israel's military said the strikes included firing on militants "who were travelling to a rocket launch site in the city of Khan Yunis" in southern Gaza.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, the militants&nbsp;vowed to retaliate as Israel warned its residents, who were living near the border, to stay in close vicinity of bomb shelters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before the exchange of fire that took place on Wednesday, the bustling shops of Gaza were closed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Residents in Gaza "expect the worst", said Monther Abdullah, aged 50. "Everyone feels anxious and people aren't on the street much. &nbsp;I definitely feel like there's a war coming, and there's tension and fear, whether here or there," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest exchange of fire&nbsp;took place on the second anniversary of the 11-day war fought between Israel and Gaza militants.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Wednesday, Hamas spokesman Abdul Latif Al-Qanou said, "The strikes of the unified resistance are part of the process of responding to the massacre committed by (Israel)."</p>

<p>Israel and the United States consider Hamas and Islamic Jihad as terrorist organisations.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Heavy cross-border firing took place between the Israeli army and Palestinian militants on Wednesday, in which 20 Palestinians lost their lives in a span of two days as the coastal territory remained hit by the worst escalation of violence in months.

Heavy cross-border firing took place between the Israeli army and Palestinian militants on Wednesday, in which 20 Palestinians lost their lives in a span of two days as the coastal territory remained hit by the worst escalation of violence in months. Smoke rose from the coastal area after Israel stated that the army is targetting the militant group's rocket launch sites. The health ministry of Gaza said that five people died, a day after Israeli strikes over the Palestinian territory killed 15. Sirens blared in Tel Aviv issuing a warning of incoming rocket fire in areas close to the border, reported AFP, as per the army. ALSO READ | Palestine says Israeli forces killed teen in West Bank raid Dozens of projectiles were fired in Gaza, reported AFP while the Palestinian militant factions, in a joint statement, said "hundreds of rockets" were launched. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is "ready for the possibility of an expanded campaign and harsh strikes against Gaza," in a meeting with local leaders near the coastal territory. Israel's Magen David Adom emergency service stated that no immediate reports were received by them of casualties. Rockets were intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome air defence system above the coastal city of Ashkelon and in the South, according to AFP photographers. The latest escalation in violence took place a day after three top Palestinian militants and 12 others, which included four children, were killed in Israeli strikes over Gaza, as per a health ministry toll. WATCH | Israel PM says any escalation will meet 'crushing response,' IDF ready to act on more than one front On Wednesday, Israel's military said the strikes included firing on militants "who were travelling to a rocket launch site in the city of Khan Yunis" in southern Gaza. On Tuesday, the militants vowed to retaliate as Israel warned its residents, who were living near the border, to stay in close vicinity of bomb shelters. Before the exchange of fire that took place on Wednesday, the bustling shops of Gaza were closed. Residents in Gaza "expect the worst", said Monther Abdullah, aged 50. "Everyone feels anxious and people aren't on the street much. I definitely feel like there's a war coming, and there's tension and fear, whether here or there," he added. The latest exchange of fire took place on the second anniversary of the 11-day war fought between Israel and Gaza militants. On Wednesday, Hamas spokesman Abdul Latif Al-Qanou said, "The strikes of the unified resistance are part of the process of responding to the massacre committed by (Israel)." Israel and the United States consider Hamas and Islamic Jihad as terrorist organisations. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Israel and Palestinian militants exchange heavy cross-border fire over Gaza

In primetime televised remarks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu touts Israel’s overnight operation in Gaza, saying the three senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad members who were killed were responsible for rocket fire from the Strip and directing attacks in the West Bank.

Israel PM warns Gaza terrorists: ‘Any escalation will be met with a crushing response’

Israel's Air Force hit Jihad targets in the Gaza Strip for a second day running hours after it launched a series of strikes it said were aimed at senior leaders of Islamic Jihad. For more details, watch the video.

Benjamin Netanyahu warns Gaza Armed groups

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