Israel Pounds Gaza Strip with Airstrikes and Artillery
On Saturday, Israel launched a series of airstrikes and artillery strikes on areas of the Gaza Strip, a day after the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
The airstrikes and artillery strikes were part of a larger campaign by Israel to target Hamas, the militant group that controls the Gaza Strip. The strikes were launched in response to a barrage of rockets fired by Hamas into Israel earlier in the week.
The Israeli military said the airstrikes and artillery strikes targeted Hamas military sites, including rocket-launching sites, weapons-manufacturing sites, and command and control centers. The military also said it targeted Hamas tunnels used to smuggle weapons and other materials into the Gaza Strip.
The airstrikes and artillery strikes were part of a larger offensive by Israel to weaken Hamas and its ability to launch rockets into Israel. The offensive has included a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip, as well as a naval blockade of the territory.
The airstrikes and artillery strikes have caused widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip. According to the United Nations, more than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict, including hundreds of civilians. More than 8,000 Palestinians have been injured, and hundreds of thousands have been displaced from their homes.
The airstrikes and artillery strikes have also caused extensive damage to infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, including hospitals, schools, and homes. The United Nations has warned that the destruction of infrastructure could have long-term consequences for the people of Gaza.
The United States vetoed the United Nations resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, saying it was biased against Israel. The resolution was supported by the majority of the U.N. Security Council, including the United Kingdom, France, China, and Russia.
The United States has been a staunch ally of Israel throughout the conflict, and has provided diplomatic and military support to the country. The United States has also provided financial assistance to Israel to help it rebuild after the conflict.
The conflict in Gaza has been ongoing for more than two weeks, and shows no signs of abating. The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire, and has urged both sides to return to the negotiating table.
The airstrikes and artillery strikes by Israel have caused widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip, and have taken a heavy toll on the civilian population. The United Nations has warned that the conflict could have long-term consequences for the people of Gaza, and has urged both sides to reach an immediate ceasefire.
