The Islamic resistance movement said its move was driven by escalated strikes on Palestinians in the West Bank. Follow updates here.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that “injustice” towards Palestinians is driving the conflict with Israel to an “explosion”, Palestinian news agency WAFA said on Saturday . In a phone call, Abbas also said the ongoing escalation was down to the “practices of the colonialists and the Israeli occupation forces, and the aggression against Islamic and Christian sanctities”, according to WAFA.
Blinken discussed measures to bolster Israel’s security in calls with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, the State Department said in a statement. “The Secretary underscored the United States’ unwavering support for Israel’s right to defend itself,” the statement said. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday discussed the conflict between Israel and Palestinians with Blinken, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said. The source provided no further information.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'A state of war alert' issued as Hamas launch thousands of rockets into Israel"Enough is enough," Hamas military wing leader, Mohammed Deif said as he called on Palestinians to join the fight.
Read more »
Hamas launches major rocket strike against Israel as Palestinian gunmen reported in southHamas' military wing has fired 5000 rockets into Israel to launch a new assault, the armed group's leader Mohammed Deif says.
Read more »
Hamas launches surprise attack on Israel as Palestinian gunmen reported in southSenior Hamas commanders says 5,000 rockets launched from Gaza, while sirens sound across Israel
Read more »
Israel’s prime minister says country is 'at war' as Hamas gunmen launch surprise attack7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's ne
Read more »
Israel ‘at war’, says Netanyahu, as fighter jets target Gaza after surprise attack by Hamas – liveComments from Israel’s PM come after Palestinian militant group launches massive aerial and ground surprise attack from the Gaza Strip
Read more »