Sunday, August 22, 2021

Israel Launches Airstrikes On Hamas Targets In Gaza After Violent Border Protests

 

DW: Israel launches airstrikes in Gaza after border clashes 

The violence is one of the worst since the 11-day Israel-Hamas conflict in May. A 13-year-old Palestinian boy and an Israeli Border Police solider were among those critically injured. 

Israeli fighter jets struck Hamas sites in Gaza late on Saturday following clashes between Palestinians and border troops that left dozens wounded. 

A 13-year-old Palestinian boy and an Israeli Border Police solider were among those critically injured in what was one of the worst flareups since the May 21 truce. Health authorities in Gaza said the boy was shot in the head. 

They described most of the other injuries as moderate, including gun shots to limbs, backs and abdomens. 

"Forty-one civilians were wounded with various injuries," Gaza Health Ministry said in a statement. 

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More News On Israel Launching Airstrikes On Hamas Targets In Gaza  

Israel strikes Gaza after violent protests along border -- FOX News/AP  

Israeli aircraft strike Hamas sites in Gaza after border clashes -- Reuters  

Israel bombs Gaza in response to violent border clashes -- France 24 

Israel strikes Gaza after violent protests along border -- Canadian Press  

Israeli aircraft strike Hamas sites in Gaza as hostilities escalate -- The Guardian

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