Calls for calm after deadly Gaza-Israel violence

Egyptian and UN officials are engaged in discussions to calm the situation after a baby was among those killed in cross fire between Israel and Gaza militants.

Missiles being launched toward Israel from Gaza.

Missiles being launched toward Israel from Gaza. Source: Getty

Gaza militants on Saturday fired some 250 rockets at Israel, which responded with strikes that killed a baby, her pregnant mother and two other Palestinians, officials said, as a fragile ceasefire faltered and a further escalation was feared.

The latest flare-up came with Hamas, the Islamist movement that rules the blockaded Gaza Strip, seeking further concessions from Israel under the ceasefire.


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By Saleem Al-Fahad
Source: AFP, SBS

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