Israeli jets hit Al-Aqsa TV in Gaza
The president of the Palestinian Authority said Tuesday he called on the international community to help stop ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza strip.
Mahmoud Abbas spoke to regional and international actors to immediately stop attacks and prevent the destruction of the region, according to Palestinian WAFA news.
Separately, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov said on Twitter the UN was working with Egypt and others to “ensure that Gaza steps back from the brink”.
The number of Palestinians killed increased to four Tuesday amid renewed Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, with strikes ongoing throughout the enclave.A Palestinian injured during an Israeli attack on the town of Rafah, south of Gaza, died, according to a statement by Palestinian Health Minister Ashraf al-QudraIsraeli strikes continued with warplanes bombing a government police station and two Islamic Jihad targets during the night.No casualties were reported.Israel launched airstrikes against Gaza late Monday after rockets were fired against Jewish settlements. In addition to the four martyred, nine others were injured.The Israeli army said 300 rockets were fired from Gaza since Monday but the country’s air defense system, Iron Dome, intercepted 60 with most of the rest falling on empty land.Rockets fired from Gaza injured 29 Israelis, including a reported Israeli soldier who sustained heavy injuries.
Fourth Palestinian dies amid renewed attacks on Gaza
Mladenov called for an end to rocket fire and restraint by all sides.
The UN said Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was “following closely the latest security developments in Gaza,” urging maximum restraint.
Also, Arab Knesset member Ahmad Tibi blamed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the deaths on both sides.