Gaza

After Palestinians tried to climb the Gaza Strip's northern border fence to hurl explosives at the Israeli army, Israeli planes targeted Gaza on August 21. The Israeli military claimed to have hit Hamas' four weapons storage and manufacturing sites. Gaza's Health Ministry claimed that at least 41 citizens were hurt in the Gaza Strip clashes. "Israeli troops responded with riot dispersal means, including when necessary live fire", Israel… read-more

Palestinians and the Israel Police were again engaged in an exchange of violence on May 21, just hours after Israel and Hamas agreed on Gaza ceasefire. Reportedly, the police were attacked by the Palestinians with stones and explosives while guarding a gate at the Al-Aqsa mosque. However, the security forces also responded with stun grenades. Notably, a similar incident in early May had caused the recently resolved 11-day Israel-Hamas war.… read-more

Warring Israeli-Palestinian sides on May 18 reported zero casualties which gave a ray of hope of possibly pacifying situation in the contentious region since May 10. Reportedly, the fighting caused hundreds of civilian casualties including children. However, despite this, there seems to be no signs of a ceasefire between the two forces. Notably, world leaders have  called for a ceasefire in what is one of the most deadliest conflicts.

Israeli has announced to take care of Soumya Santhosh's family as a compensation of her death, which occurred due to the ongoing Israel-Palestine tensions. Offering condolences, Israel's Deputy Chief of Mission to India Rony Yedidia Clein assured that Santhosh' remains will be transported back to India. Earlier, Santhosh was killed after a rocket fired from Gaza struck her residence while she was on a video call with her husband.