An Egyptian diplomat says two teams of Egyptian mediators are in Israel and the Palestinian territories to continue talks on firming up a cease-fire deal and
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Updated: May. 22, 2021 7:01 PM
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Updated: May. 22, 2021 7:01 PM
The Israeli army has recommended a strong military response if the cease-fire is breached by one of the Palestinian organizations in the Gaza Strip, as international actors work to shore up the truce that went into effect on Friday.
Top commanders at the IDF believe that the severe blow to Hamas defenses will make it easier for Israel to operate again, even on the ground, in case of another escalation. The recommendation to the government was formulated in talks ahead of the end of the operation in the Strip.
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By The Associated Press
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip â A Palestinian official says an initial assessment shows at least 2,000 housing units were destroyed in the fighting between Israel and Palestinian militant groups in Gaza.
Naji Sarhan, deputy of Gaza s works and housing ministry, tells The Associated Press on Saturday that more than 15,000 other units were partly destroyed in the 11-day war.
Israel launched hundreds of airstrikes on the overcrowded strip, targeting residential, commercial and government buildings. It said it was going after locations where Hamas had offices and resources.
Sarhan says four mosques were destroyed along with dozens of police offices in Gaza. He says most of the factories in Gazaâs industrial zone were destroyed or damaged.
Thousands of Palestinians returned home to scenes of devastation yesterday as Egyptian mediators attempted to secure a longer-term calm between the two sides.