Bombings Continue as Israeli Troops Mass on Gaza Border

NewsOctober 21, 2020

As tensions rise and violence continues between Israeli military forces and Palestinians, a buildup on the border of the Gaza Strip on Thursday is creating worry that a large scale bombardment or military operation of the sealed-off enclave may soon occur.

Israel has launched dozens of airstrikes into Gaza this week as street-level skirmishes in the occupied West Bank have followed the murder of both Israeli and Palestinian teenagers and other civilians in recent weeks.

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Outlets report a surge in IDF forces moving to the border region on Thursday amid continuing airstrikes.

Ma’an news agency reports on those wounded inside Gaza following the latest round of bombing:

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According to the New York Times:

The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has placed the blame for the recent violence squarely on Hamas and ordered aggressive military action in both the occupied territories and Gaza. As Vox.com reported on Wednesday:

Amnesty International on Wednesday condemned what is widely seen as the Israeli government’s policy of ‘collective punishment’ during these recent developments. The human rights group said in a statement: “Justice will not be served by Israel seeking revenge by imposing collective punishment, or committing other violations of Palestinians’ rights.”

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