Thousands of Israelis led by at least seven Cabinet ministers marched Monday to an evacuated West Bank settlement, in a defiant signal that Israel’s most right-wing government in history is determined to accelerate settlement building on occupied lands despite international opposition.

Israeli Cabinet ministers lead thousands in pro-settlement march and rally in West Bank

The Israel and Palestine unrest on Monday claimed two more lives. As per Reuters, a Palestinian teen was killed in the West Bank during a military raid. The other casualty of the unrest was a 48-year-old woman&nbsp;—&nbsp;mother of two Israeli sisters who were killed last week when a suspected Palestinian gunman attacked the car they were in.

According to the Palestinian health ministry 15-year-old, Mohammad Balhan died from gunshot wounds. The teenager sustained gunshot wounds to his head, chest and abdomen during an Israeli raid near the occupied West Bank city of Jericho.

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According to Reuters, the Israeli military in a statement said that its forces had gone to the Aqabat Jabr refugee camp, next to Jericho, on a&nbsp;mission&nbsp;to apprehend Palestinians suspected to be involved in attacks against Israelis. The suspects reportedly opened fire and threw explosives during the raid, and the forces retaliated with live fire, hitting some of the suspects, but none of the soldiers were hurt.

According to the Palestinian Prisoners Association, the Israeli military arrested at least two people in the raid.

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh called on the international community to make Israel answerable for its crimes.

"We urge the world to hold this (Israeli) government accountable for its crimes," he said at the start of the weekly government session.&nbsp;

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48-year-old Lucy Dee, whose two daughters Maia and Rina Dee, 20 and 15, were killed on Friday, succumbed to her injuries as per hospital staff.&nbsp;

The latest casualties come as a poll by Channel 13 showed plummeting support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party amid a divisive plan to rein in the Supreme Court's powers. It showed that if elections were held now, the party could lose more than a third of its seats and that Netanyahu, his hard-right coalition partners, would fail to gain a majority.&nbsp;

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The Israel and Palestine unrest on Monday claimed two more lives. As per Reuters, a Palestinian teen was killed in the West Bank during a military raid. The other casualty of the unrest was a 48-year-old woman — mother of two Israeli sisters who were killed last week when a suspected Palestinian gunman attacked the car they were in.

The Israel and Palestine unrest on Monday claimed two more lives. As per Reuters, a Palestinian teen was killed in the West Bank during a military raid. The other casualty of the unrest was a 48-year-old woman — mother of two Israeli sisters who were killed last week when a suspected Palestinian gunman attacked the car they were in. According to the Palestinian health ministry 15-year-old, Mohammad Balhan died from gunshot wounds. The teenager sustained gunshot wounds to his head, chest and abdomen during an Israeli raid near the occupied West Bank city of Jericho. Also read | Mother of two Israeli sisters killed in West Bank shooting dies According to Reuters, the Israeli military in a statement said that its forces had gone to the Aqabat Jabr refugee camp, next to Jericho, on a mission to apprehend Palestinians suspected to be involved in attacks against Israelis. The suspects reportedly opened fire and threw explosives during the raid, and the forces retaliated with live fire, hitting some of the suspects, but none of the soldiers were hurt. According to the Palestinian Prisoners Association, the Israeli military arrested at least two people in the raid. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh called on the international community to make Israel answerable for its crimes. "We urge the world to hold this (Israeli) government accountable for its crimes," he said at the start of the weekly government session. Also read | Netanyahu’s Likud party likely to lose more than a third of its seats, predicts poll 48-year-old Lucy Dee, whose two daughters Maia and Rina Dee, 20 and 15, were killed on Friday, succumbed to her injuries as per hospital staff. The latest casualties come as a poll by Channel 13 showed plummeting support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party amid a divisive plan to rein in the Supreme Court's powers. It showed that if elections were held now, the party could lose more than a third of its seats and that Netanyahu, his hard-right coalition partners, would fail to gain a majority. (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.

Israel-Palestine unrest claims two more lives; teenager and mother of two become the latest casualties

The mother of two Israeli sisters, who had lost their lives in a shooting attack that took place last week in the occupied West Bank, succumbed to her injuries, said the hospital officials on Monday.

The two sisters – Maia (20) and Rina Dee (15) – who also British citizenships, were killed on Friday after a suspected Palestinian gunman shot at their car. The mother of the two sisters was also present in the car and had suffered critical injuries and was in a coma.

Efforts are being made by the Israeli forces to track down the assailant.

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Ein Kerem Hospital, located in Jerusalem, on Monday morning announced that she succumbed to her injuries. “Unfortunately, despite intense and relentless efforts, due to the critical nature of her injuries, the team had to determine her death today,” the hospital stated.

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog extended his sympathy to the bereaved family. “How much we hoped, how much we prayed, but tragically Leah, mother of Rina and Maia of blessed memory, who was fatally wounded in the terror attack in the Jordan Valley, has died of her injuries. On behalf of the entire people of Israel, I send my warmest condolences to the Dee family and pray that they will know no more sorrow,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Twitter account of Israel’s embassy in the UK stated, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dee family’s loved ones in the UK and #Israel. May their memories be a blessing.”

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Meanwhile, the Board of Deputies of British Jews said, “Our hearts go out to the Dee family at the terrible news that Lucy Dee has now also passed away after the Palestinian terror attack on Friday that killed two of her daughters, Maia and Rina. May their memories be for eternal blessing.”

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The funeral of Maia and Rina was attended by hundreds of mourners on Sunday. At the funeral ceremony, their father Rabbi Leo Dee said, “How will I explain to Lucy what happened to our precious kids when she wakes up?”

While speaking to BBC, Rabbi Leo said that when he heard about the attack, he did not realise that it was his family who was involved in the tragedy. He found about the death of his children only when his calls when unanswered and his daughter’s ID card was found at the shooting site.

Violence has been escalating between Israeli-Palestinian since the beginning of the year, as at least 18 Israelis and foreigners have been killed in attacks and around 80 Palestinians have lost their lives.&nbsp;

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The mother of two Israeli sisters, who had lost their lives in a shooting attack that took place last week in the occupied West Bank, succumbed to her injuries, said the hospital officials on Monday.

The mother of two Israeli sisters, who had lost their lives in a shooting attack that took place last week in the occupied West Bank, succumbed to her injuries, said the hospital officials on Monday. The two sisters – Maia (20) and Rina Dee (15) – who also British citizenships, were killed on Friday after a suspected Palestinian gunman shot at their car. The mother of the two sisters was also present in the car and had suffered critical injuries and was in a coma. Efforts are being made by the Israeli forces to track down the assailant. ALSO READ | PM Netanyahu reveals names of British-Israeli sisters slain in West Bank gun shooting Ein Kerem Hospital, located in Jerusalem, on Monday morning announced that she succumbed to her injuries. “Unfortunately, despite intense and relentless efforts, due to the critical nature of her injuries, the team had to determine her death today,” the hospital stated. Israel’s President Isaac Herzog extended his sympathy to the bereaved family. “How much we hoped, how much we prayed, but tragically Leah, mother of Rina and Maia of blessed memory, who was fatally wounded in the terror attack in the Jordan Valley, has died of her injuries. On behalf of the entire people of Israel, I send my warmest condolences to the Dee family and pray that they will know no more sorrow,” he said. Meanwhile, the Twitter account of Israel’s embassy in the UK stated, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dee family’s loved ones in the UK and #Israel. May their memories be a blessing.” Lucy Dee has sadly died from the injuries she sustained in the terror attack that also killed her daughters, #British-Israeli sisters Maya & Rina Dee. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dee family's loved ones in the UK and #Israel. May their memories be a blessing.🕯️ pic.twitter.com/OIhydslsV2 — Israel in the UK 🇮🇱🤝🇬🇧 (@IsraelinUK) April 10, 2023 × Meanwhile, the Board of Deputies of British Jews said, “Our hearts go out to the Dee family at the terrible news that Lucy Dee has now also passed away after the Palestinian terror attack on Friday that killed two of her daughters, Maia and Rina. May their memories be for eternal blessing.” WATCH | Israel: Funeral held at Kfar Etzion for 2 sisters killed in shootout in West Bank The funeral of Maia and Rina was attended by hundreds of mourners on Sunday. At the funeral ceremony, their father Rabbi Leo Dee said, “How will I explain to Lucy what happened to our precious kids when she wakes up?” While speaking to BBC, Rabbi Leo said that when he heard about the attack, he did not realise that it was his family who was involved in the tragedy. He found about the death of his children only when his calls when unanswered and his daughter’s ID card was found at the shooting site. Violence has been escalating between Israeli-Palestinian since the beginning of the year, as at least 18 Israelis and foreigners have been killed in attacks and around 80 Palestinians have lost their lives. 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

Mother of two Israeli sisters killed in West Bank shooting dies

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party would lose 12 seats if an election was held today, a low that the party has not seen in almost two decades, according to a poll released by Israeli news outlet Channel 12.

Israel's Netanyahu rapidly losing popularity, new poll shows

Hundreds of people attended the funeral of two British Israeli sisters who died in a gunfight in the West Bank on Sunday. As civilians continue to perish in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, their deaths were mourned.

Israel: Funeral held at Kfar Etzion for 2 sisters killed in shootout in West Bank

6 rockets have been launched by Syria towards Israel, three on the Saturday night while three more within hours according to Israeli military. The Army has said that it was retaliating with artillery strikes on the areas in Syria from where rockets were fired.

Israeli military says its artillery striking Syria after attack

Israeli Army: 6 rockets fired in two separate barrages

There have been two terror attacks in Israel, rockets have been fired into Israel from Gaza and Lebanon. The Israeli armed forces have struck strategic locations in Gaza and Lebanon. Two Israeli sisters lost their lives in West Bank. Tensions, terror attacks and violence grips the country now. Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

Fresh terror attacks and violence grips Israel | This World

Israeli officials said on Friday (April 7) that an Italian tourist was killed and seven others were injured in a terror attack at a promenade near the seashore in Tel Aviv when a driver rammed his car into a group of tourists.&nbsp;Speaking to the news agency AFP, a police spokesperson said, "The terrorist was neutralised, it was a terror attack against civilians, a car ramming attack".

The deceased tourist was later identified as Italian national Alessandro Parini, a 35-year-old lawyer from Rome. The wounded victims were also tourists from Italy and the United Kingdom, according to hospital officials. However, they were not named, Times of Israel newspaper reported. 
 
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed solidarity with Israel following the 'cowardly attack' in Tel Aviv.&nbsp;“Deep sorrow and condolences for the death of one of our nationals, Alessandro Parini, in the terrorist attack that took place in the evening in Tel Aviv. Condolences to the victim’s family, to the wounded, and solidarity with the State of Israel for the cowardly attack,” Meloni wrote&nbsp;on Twitter.&nbsp;

The 'terrorist'&nbsp;was later named Yousef Abu Jaber, 45, a resident of Kafr Qassem. He reportedly had no known prior security offences, the newspaper reported. Officials of Israel's security agency&nbsp;Shin Bet&nbsp;and police were at Jaber’s home in the central Arab-majority city on Friday night to question his family members.

According to the police, the driver rammed into a group of people near a popular seaside park. Surveillance camera footage of the incident, which was shared on social media, purportedly showed the attacker’s vehicle speeding toward pedestrians walking near the park, before overturning. 
 
The US State Department also condemned the Tel Aviv attack with Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel saying that the US “stands with the government and people of Israel.”

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Following the attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the mobilisation of police and army reservists. "The Prime Minister has instructed the Israel Police to mobilise all reserve border police units and has directed the IDF to mobilise additional forces to confront the terror attacks," an official statement read.&nbsp;

The car-ramming attack comes after two Israeli sisters were killed and their mother seriously wounded in a shooting attack in the occupied West Bank.

No group has claimed responsibility for either of the attacks which come after&nbsp;Israel launched air strikes and an artillery bombardment before dawn in response to rocket firing&nbsp;from the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

On Friday,&nbsp;the army said it had shot down a drone that entered Israel's airspace from Lebanon, without elaborating.&nbsp;

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Israeli officials said on Friday (April 7) that an Italian tourist was killed and seven others were injured in a terror attack at a promenade near the seashore in Tel Aviv when a driver rammed his car into a group of tourists.

Israeli officials said on Friday (April 7) that an Italian tourist was killed and seven others were injured in a terror attack at a promenade near the seashore in Tel Aviv when a driver rammed his car into a group of tourists. Speaking to the news agency AFP, a police spokesperson said, "The terrorist was neutralised, it was a terror attack against civilians, a car ramming attack". The deceased tourist was later identified as Italian national Alessandro Parini, a 35-year-old lawyer from Rome. The wounded victims were also tourists from Italy and the United Kingdom, according to hospital officials. However, they were not named, Times of Israel newspaper reported. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed solidarity with Israel following the 'cowardly attack' in Tel Aviv. “Deep sorrow and condolences for the death of one of our nationals, Alessandro Parini, in the terrorist attack that took place in the evening in Tel Aviv. Condolences to the victim’s family, to the wounded, and solidarity with the State of Israel for the cowardly attack,” Meloni wrote on Twitter. The 'terrorist' was later named Yousef Abu Jaber, 45, a resident of Kafr Qassem. He reportedly had no known prior security offences, the newspaper reported. Officials of Israel's security agency Shin Bet and police were at Jaber’s home in the central Arab-majority city on Friday night to question his family members. According to the police, the driver rammed into a group of people near a popular seaside park. Surveillance camera footage of the incident, which was shared on social media, purportedly showed the attacker’s vehicle speeding toward pedestrians walking near the park, before overturning. The US State Department also condemned the Tel Aviv attack with Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel saying that the US “stands with the government and people of Israel.” הפיגוע בטיילת בתל אביב: תיעוד הפיגוע ממצלמות האבטחה | עדכונים שוטפים >> https://t.co/aBDhe9QGeb pic.twitter.com/tQETL8A4kP — כאן חדשות (@kann_news) April 7, 2023 × Following the attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the mobilisation of police and army reservists. "The Prime Minister has instructed the Israel Police to mobilise all reserve border police units and has directed the IDF to mobilise additional forces to confront the terror attacks," an official statement read. The car-ramming attack comes after two Israeli sisters were killed and their mother seriously wounded in a shooting attack in the occupied West Bank. No group has claimed responsibility for either of the attacks which come after Israel launched air strikes and an artillery bombardment before dawn in response to rocket firing from the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. On Friday, the army said it had shot down a drone that entered Israel's airspace from Lebanon, without elaborating. (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.

Israel: Italian tourist killed, seven others injured in ‘terror attack’ in central Tel Aviv

Israeli police stormed the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, one of Islam’s holiest sites. Despite condemnations from the Arab and Muslim world, clashes continue.

Another Ramadan, another Al-Aqsa clash | The West Asia Post

In the capital city of Tel Aviv, an Italian tourist was killed in a car-ramming incident. Authorities are calling it a terror attack. The attacker rammed his car into a group of people near a popular sea-side park. At least seven others were injured.

1 dead, 5 injured in car-ramming attack in Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, and senior defense and military officials to hold a meeting ahead of a security cabinet meeting tonight to discuss a response to rocket fire from Lebanon.

Ministers, defense officials to hold talks on Lebanon rocket fire ahead of security cabinet meeting

Late Thursday, Israel launched air strikes against Hamas in the Gaza strip. The airstrikes came after Tel Aviv vowed retaliation for a barrage of cross-border rockets fired from Lebanon, which it blamed on Palestinian groups. Tensions have soared between Israel and Palestinians during the Jewish passover, and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Israeli military strikes, violent explosions heard in South Lebanon

Israel launches airstrikes against Hamas in the Gaza strip

Tensions have been flaring up between Israel and Palestine. The conflict has now spread to Lebanon, as it fired 34 missiles at Israel on Thursday. Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Israel-Palestine conflict spreads to Lebanon

Two Israeli sisters have been killed and their mother has been injured in a shooting attack in the occupied West Bank, the Israeli military says. They were in a car that crashed after being shot at near the Hamra Junction, in the north of the Jordan Valley.

Two Israeli women killed in West Bank shooting attack

Israel military airstrikes in Gaza and Lebanon | Flare-up in violence after Al-Aqsa clashes

The Israeli Army said on Friday (April 7) that it was carrying out strikes in Lebanon from where 34 rockets were fired at Israel on Thursday. In a statement issued at 4.07 am (01.07 GMT), the army said it was striking in Lebanon without providing any further details, the news agency AFP reported. At least three explosions were heard in Lebanon's Tyre region. Speaking to AFP, a resident from a Palestinian refugee camp near Tyre said at least two shells fell near the camp, adding, he heard explosions.&nbsp;

Earlier, the Israeli army launched air strikes on the Gaza Strip as Jerusalem vowed to retaliate over the cross-border rockets fired from Lebanon. The army said it had hit two tunnels and "two weapon manufacturing sites" belonging to Hamas "as a response to the security violations of Hamas during the last few days."

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Tensions have soared between Israelis and Palestinians prompting condemnations and calls for restraint from abroad. Thirty-four rockets were fired at Israel on the Jewish holiday of Passover- the largest escalation since Israel and Hezbollah fought a war in 2006. The army blamed the Palestinian groups for the attacks.&nbsp;

This latest flare-up of violence comes after Israeli police clashed with Palestinians inside Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque. The raids were followed by several missiles fired from Gaza towards Israel.

Hamas said that Israel was "responsible for this aggression and its consequences" and called for all Palestinian groups to unite against "the occupation."

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The United Nations (UN) condemned the rocket attacks in Israel and urged all actors to exercise maximum restraint.&nbsp;

"The UN interim force in Lebanon remains in contact with authorities on both sides of the blue line and we urge the parties to liaise with our peacekeepers and avoid any unilateral action that could further escalate the situation," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.&nbsp;

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The Israeli Army said on Friday (April 7) that it was carrying out strikes in Lebanon from where 34 rockets were fired at Israel on Thursday. In a statement issued at 4.

The Israeli Army said on Friday (April 7) that it was carrying out strikes in Lebanon from where 34 rockets were fired at Israel on Thursday. In a statement issued at 4.07 am (01.07 GMT), the army said it was striking in Lebanon without providing any further details, the news agency AFP reported. At least three explosions were heard in Lebanon's Tyre region. Speaking to AFP, a resident from a Palestinian refugee camp near Tyre said at least two shells fell near the camp, adding, he heard explosions. Earlier, the Israeli army launched air strikes on the Gaza Strip as Jerusalem vowed to retaliate over the cross-border rockets fired from Lebanon. The army said it had hit two tunnels and "two weapon manufacturing sites" belonging to Hamas "as a response to the security violations of Hamas during the last few days." ALSO READ | Israel launches air strikes on the Gaza Strip after vowing to retaliate over Lebanon rocket salvo Tensions have soared between Israelis and Palestinians prompting condemnations and calls for restraint from abroad. Thirty-four rockets were fired at Israel on the Jewish holiday of Passover- the largest escalation since Israel and Hezbollah fought a war in 2006. The army blamed the Palestinian groups for the attacks. This latest flare-up of violence comes after Israeli police clashed with Palestinians inside Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque. The raids were followed by several missiles fired from Gaza towards Israel. Hamas said that Israel was "responsible for this aggression and its consequences" and called for all Palestinian groups to unite against "the occupation." ALSO READ | Lebanon refuses any escalation from its territory: PM condemns barrage of rockets fired towards Israel The United Nations (UN) condemned the rocket attacks in Israel and urged all actors to exercise maximum restraint. "The UN interim force in Lebanon remains in contact with authorities on both sides of the blue line and we urge the parties to liaise with our peacekeepers and avoid any unilateral action that could further escalate the situation," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said. (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.

Israeli army strikes Lebanon as promised retaliatory measure

The United States says that its ally Israel has the right to defend itself after a barrage of rockets from Lebanon following soaring tension over Jerusalem. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Rockets fired from Lebanon into Israel

Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Thursday (April 6) that his country "refuses any escalation from its territory," condemning the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/middle-east/israel-says-it-intercepted-rocket-fire-from-lebanon-retaliates-with-strikes-579842">barrage of rockets fired towards Israel from</a> its soil. In a statement, Prime Minister Mikati said that Lebanon rejects the use of its territory to carry out operations that destabilise the situation, the news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;

Earlier on Thursday, a barrage of rockets was fired at Israel from Lebanon on the Jewish holiday of Passover. This was the largest escalation along the frontier since Israel and Hezbollah fought a 34-day war in 2006.

The Israeli army blamed Palestinian groups for the attack. In a statement, the army said that 25 rockets were intercepted by Israeli air defences, while "five rockets landed in Israeli territory. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, meanwhile, said that Israel's enemies would "pay a price."&nbsp;

"We will strike our enemies and they will pay the price for any act of aggression," Netanyahu said during a cabinet meeting.&nbsp;

The rocket strikes come following clashes at the Al Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem. Israel has been facing worldwide pressure following police raids on successive nights at the mosque compound during Ramadan.&nbsp;

After Jerusalem blamed Palestinian groups for the rocket strikes, Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Palestinians "will not sit with their arms crossed" in face of the Israeli aggression against the mosque.

"Our Palestinian people and the Palestinian resistance groups will not sit idly by" in the face of Israel's "savage aggression," Haniyeh said in a statement and called on "all Palestinian organisations to unify their ranks and intensify their resistance against the Zionist occupation (Israel)."

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Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Thursday (April 6) that his country "refuses any escalation from its territory," condemning the barrage of rockets fired towards Israel from its soil.

Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Thursday (April 6) that his country "refuses any escalation from its territory," condemning the barrage of rockets fired towards Israel from its soil. In a statement, Prime Minister Mikati said that Lebanon rejects the use of its territory to carry out operations that destabilise the situation, the news agency AFP reported. Earlier on Thursday, a barrage of rockets was fired at Israel from Lebanon on the Jewish holiday of Passover. This was the largest escalation along the frontier since Israel and Hezbollah fought a 34-day war in 2006. The Israeli army blamed Palestinian groups for the attack. In a statement, the army said that 25 rockets were intercepted by Israeli air defences, while "five rockets landed in Israeli territory. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, meanwhile, said that Israel's enemies would "pay a price." "We will strike our enemies and they will pay the price for any act of aggression," Netanyahu said during a cabinet meeting. The rocket strikes come following clashes at the Al Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem. Israel has been facing worldwide pressure following police raids on successive nights at the mosque compound during Ramadan. After Jerusalem blamed Palestinian groups for the rocket strikes, Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Palestinians "will not sit with their arms crossed" in face of the Israeli aggression against the mosque. "Our Palestinian people and the Palestinian resistance groups will not sit idly by" in the face of Israel's "savage aggression," Haniyeh said in a statement and called on "all Palestinian organisations to unify their ranks and intensify their resistance against the Zionist occupation (Israel)." 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.

Lebanon refuses any escalation from its territory: PM condemns barrage of rockets fired towards Israel

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There has been a fresh flare-up between Israel and Palestine following a raid at Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan. In the last 24 hours, Rockets have been fired into Israel, and Israeli planes have struck Gaza. Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Israel, Palestine on the brink of another war? | Rockets fired into Israel

The Israeli troops say that the attack took place as a response to a chaos, asserting on how they were forced to enter the compound after mass agitators locked themselves inside the mosque with fireworks sticks and even stalls. The Israeli forces further released a statement which read : When the police entered stalls were thrown at them and fireworks were fired from inside the mosque by a large group of agitators the Israeli police have released a video footage showing what appears to be fireworks explosions.

Israeli police: Entered AL-aqsa mosque to dislodge agitators

Egypt condemned in its strongest terms the storming of Al Aqsa Mosque by the Israeli police and assaulting worshipers, including women, deeming it a blatant violation of all international laws and norms.

Egypt condemns Israeli police's storming of Al Aqsa Mosque

The Israeli Police said early Wednesday (April 5) that they entered the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem to dislodge "agitators". In a statement, the police said it was forced to enter the compound after agitators locked themselves inside the mosque with fireworks, sticks, and stones. "When the police entered, stones were thrown at them and fireworks were fired from inside the mosque by a large group of agitators," the statement said, adding one police official was wounded in the leg.&nbsp;

The Palestinian Red Crescent reported injuries following clashes but did not elaborate on how many people were hurt.&nbsp;

Speaking to the news agency Reuters, an elderly woman, while sitting outside the mosque struggling to catch her breath, said she was sitting on a chair reciting the Qur'an when stun grenades were hurled and one of them hit her chest.&nbsp;

Palestinian groups condemned Israel's attacks on worshippers, which they described as a crime.

"We warn the occupation against crossing red lines at holy sites, which will lead to a big explosion," said Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesperson for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Friction at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound has set off violence in recent years. The holy site is of religious significance to Jews, Muslims, as well as Christians.

The recent clashes at the mosque come after a man detained by the Israeli police near the compound on April 1 grabbed an officer's gun and fired it, prompting the unit to shoot him dead. The slain man was identified as Mohammad Al-Osaibi. A day later, mourners gathered in the Bedouin town of Hura, southern Israel for the funeral of &nbsp;Al-Osaibi.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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The Israeli Police said early Wednesday (April 5) that they entered the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem to dislodge "agitators". In a statement, the police said it was forced to enter the compound after agitators locked themselves inside the mosque with fireworks, sticks, and stones.

The Israeli Police said early Wednesday (April 5) that they entered the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem to dislodge "agitators". In a statement, the police said it was forced to enter the compound after agitators locked themselves inside the mosque with fireworks, sticks, and stones. "When the police entered, stones were thrown at them and fireworks were fired from inside the mosque by a large group of agitators," the statement said, adding one police official was wounded in the leg. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported injuries following clashes but did not elaborate on how many people were hurt. Speaking to the news agency Reuters, an elderly woman, while sitting outside the mosque struggling to catch her breath, said she was sitting on a chair reciting the Qur'an when stun grenades were hurled and one of them hit her chest. Palestinian groups condemned Israel's attacks on worshippers, which they described as a crime. "We warn the occupation against crossing red lines at holy sites, which will lead to a big explosion," said Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesperson for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Friction at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound has set off violence in recent years. The holy site is of religious significance to Jews, Muslims, as well as Christians. The recent clashes at the mosque come after a man detained by the Israeli police near the compound on April 1 grabbed an officer's gun and fired it, prompting the unit to shoot him dead. The slain man was identified as Mohammad Al-Osaibi. A day later, mourners gathered in the Bedouin town of Hura, southern Israel for the funeral of Al-Osaibi. (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.

Israel: Clashes inside Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, injuries reported

There have been violent scenes as Israeli police raided the al-Aqsa mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, saying "agitators" had barricaded themselves and worshippers inside.

Al-Aqsa mosque: Violence as Israeli police raid Jerusalem holy site

Earlier today, clashes erupted inside the Al-aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. The mosque compound in the old city of east Jerusalem has previously seen clashes and violence between Palestinians and Israelis. Clashes have been particularly witnessed during Ramadan, which draws tens of thousands of worshippers to Al-aqsa. The holy Muslim site is built on top of what Jews call the temple mount, Judaism's holiest site.

Israeli jets strike Hamas weapons manufacturing sites after rockets reportedly fired from Gaza strip

Israel's cabinet has approved Ben-Gvir's 'national guard' proposal. This national guard would reportedly serve as a private militia. What will Israel use it for? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Israel approves 'national guard' proposal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed the dismissal of his defence chief Yoav Gallant, announced over a week ago after the minister called for a halt to the government's flagship justice overhaul, a source close the matter said on Monday. Earlier, Netanyahu abruptly sacked his defence minister for opposing the country's proposed judicial reform, tens of thousands of Israelis flocked to the streets of Israeli towns.

Israel: PM Benjamin Netanyahu puts defence minister's sacking on hold

Two Syrian civilians were killed on Tuesday (March 4) in an Israeli air strike targeting Syria's capital city Damascus and the country's south, the news agency AFP reported citing local media. This is the fourth&nbsp;such attack on government-held areas of the war-torn country in less than a week.

According to a military source, "the Israeli enemy" carried out the airstrike at 21.15 GMT Monday and the attack resulted in the death of two civilians. Local media reported that the strike came from the direction of "the occupied Syrian Golan, targeting some points in the vicinity of Damascus and the southern region", it said, adding that air defence intercepted "most of" the missiles.

Further details are awaited.&nbsp;

Tuesday's airstrike comes after two Iran-affiliated fighters were killed in an Israeli air strike on targets in Syria last Sunday. Five Syrian soldiers were injured in this attack. Israel struck early Sunday near the western city of Homs, after striking the Syrian capital Thursday and early Friday.

A rare car bombing also rocked Damascus on Sunday, with no deaths reported and no side claiming responsibility.

During more than a decade of civil war in Syria, Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes on Syrian territory, primarily targeting Iran-backed forces and Lebanese Hezbollah fighters as well as Syrian army positions.

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Two Syrian civilians were killed on Tuesday (March 4) in an Israeli air strike targeting Syria's capital city Damascus and the country's south, the news agency AFP reported citing local media.

Two Syrian civilians were killed on Tuesday (March 4) in an Israeli air strike targeting Syria's capital city Damascus and the country's south, the news agency AFP reported citing local media. This is the fourth such attack on government-held areas of the war-torn country in less than a week. According to a military source, "the Israeli enemy" carried out the airstrike at 21.15 GMT Monday and the attack resulted in the death of two civilians. Local media reported that the strike came from the direction of "the occupied Syrian Golan, targeting some points in the vicinity of Damascus and the southern region", it said, adding that air defence intercepted "most of" the missiles. Further details are awaited. Tuesday's airstrike comes after two Iran-affiliated fighters were killed in an Israeli air strike on targets in Syria last Sunday. Five Syrian soldiers were injured in this attack. Israel struck early Sunday near the western city of Homs, after striking the Syrian capital Thursday and early Friday. A rare car bombing also rocked Damascus on Sunday, with no deaths reported and no side claiming responsibility. During more than a decade of civil war in Syria, Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes on Syrian territory, primarily targeting Iran-backed forces and Lebanese Hezbollah fighters as well as Syrian army positions. 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.

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