\n\nDuring the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, the Israeli army carried out a series of night strikes intense, in response to rocket fire launched by the Islamist movement Hamas from the Gaza Strip. These deadly attacks left at least 30 dead, including several children, and dozens injured.\n\n
Israeli strikes: a response to Hamas rocket fire
\n\nThese attacks come at a time when tension is rising between Israel and the Hamas, after weeks of demonstrations and clashes in East Jerusalem. Both sides accused each other of initiating the hostilities.\n\n
The victims: a large majority of civilians
\n\nAccording to the Gaza Ministry of Health, the majority of victims are civilians, and this episode of violence left at least 30 dead. This is one of the heaviest tolls since the 2014 conflict.\n\n
International reactions and calls for a ceasefire
\n\nFaced with this escalation of violence, calls for a ceasefire are increasing. The international community is concerned about this outbreak of violence and calls on both parties to exercise restraint.\n\n
Tense situation: fear of an escalation of violence
\n\nThis new wave of violence comes in an already tense context between Israel and the Hamas. The hope of seeing tensions ease today seems very slim, leading to fears of an escalation of the situation.\n\nIn direct, we continue to follow developments in the situation between Israel and the Hamas, after these night strikes of rare intensity in the Gaza Strip. Stay tuned for more updates. \n\n
