Violence in Palestine and Israel Continues

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2014

An update on the violence

Palestine and Israel Protective Edge Violence update

 

  1. Israel and Palestine have been bombing each other for 2 weeks.
  2. On July 10, Israel Chief of Staff approved plans for ground strike in Gaza. Israeli air attacks also increased.
  3. 618 Palestinians have been killed and 3,750 wounded. The UN says that 70%-80% are civilians.
  4. 28 Israeli soldiers and 2 civilians have died.
  5. Israel is facing pressure because of civilian deaths.
  6. Israel claims Hamas uses homes and hospitals as launch sites.
  7. The US is in talks with other Arab nations about peace.