* Benjamin Netanyahu vowed 'this is only the beginning' after Israeli strikes killed Hamas commanders today
* The Israeli Prime Minister threatened to 'inflict blows that Hamas has not dreamed of' as he visited a hospital in Holon treating those wounded in the latest round of destructive cross-border rocket launches * Israel is braced for more missile strikes tonight, in expectation that Hamas will try to avenge its fallen leaders
* Netanyahu spoke out despite international calls for deescalation with UN warning region is headed for 'war'
* At least 48 Palestinians including 13 children have been killed in two days of fighting, while six Israelis including one child have lost their lives
Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to 'inflict blows that Hamas has not dreamed of' after Israeli strikes killed several of the group's top commanders today.
The Israeli Prime Minister issued the threat as he visited a hospital in the city of Holon today, paying tribute to those wounded in fighting between the two sides that is now at its worst point since the 2014 Gaza War.
Referencing the deaths of Hamas commanders earlier in the day - including Brigadier General Bassem Issa and Jamal Zabda, head of the group's rocket unit - Netanyahu vowed: 'This is only the beginning.'
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WNU Editor: It looks like the war is not going to end anytime soon .... Israel vows not to stop Gaza attacks until there is ‘complete quiet’ (The Guardian). And from Hamas .... Hamas leader says group ‘ready’ for Israeli escalation (The Al Jazeera).
Israel - Gaza War -- News Updates May 12, 2021
The Latest: Blinken: Israel must avoid civilian casualties -- AP
Live: Hamas confirms several top commanders killed in Israeli strikes -- France 24
Israel-Gaza violence: Fresh rocket attacks on Israeli cities — live updates -- DW
Israel, Hamas escalate heavy fighting with no end in sight -- AP
Israel strikes kill senior Hamas commander, Palestinians fire rockets -- Reuters
Israel-Gaza violence: death toll rises as UN envoy warns over escalation -- The Guardian
At least 35 killed in Gaza as Israel ramps up airstrikes in response to rocket attacks -- CNN
Death toll in Middle East rises as clashes between Israel and Hamas militants escalate -- ABC News (Australia)
Hamas confirms several of its top commanders have been killed in airstrikes as Israel vows more attacks to bring 'total, long-term quiet' after the UN warned they are 'heading for full-scale WAR'
Hamas confirms several top commanders killed in Israeli strikes -- Daily Mail
Gaza City Hamas leader killed in Israeli airstrike -- The Hill
‘There is no safe place in Gaza’: Israeli strikes terrify inhabitants -- The Guardian
Palestinian Territories: fragmented and walled in -- AFP
Rockets and fear descend on Tel Aviv -- AFP
Israel-Gaza: Fears of war as violence escalates -- BBC
UN envoy warns of 'full-scale' war as death toll increases in Israel, Hamas attacks -- The Hill
US sends diplomat to try to calm Israel-Palestinian violence -- Reuters
Escalating Mideast violence bears hallmarks of 2014 Gaza war -- AP
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A bum deal for all involved though the Israelis get my support for the most part.
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