Palestinians in Gaza say that Israel’s strikes against Islamic Jihad amount to a collective punishment aimed at making them fearful about who their neighbors might be.
Tag: Gaza Strip
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Brief Rocket Fire Disrupts Gaza Cease-Fire. How Long Can the Truce Last?
Another violent escalation in Gaza ended in another cease-fire. But it did not completely halt the rocket fire and the region’s instability means the next conflagration is never far away.
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Israel and Islamic Jihad Agree to Cease-Fire After 5 days of Violence
Mediation efforts led by Egypt were expected to end fighting that has outlasted previous clashes between Israel and the militant group in Gaza.
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A New Round of Middle East Fighting
The death of an imprisoned Palestinian militant leader on a hunger strike prompted new skirmishing.
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Militants Fire Rockets Into Israel From Gaza, Responding to Airstrikes
Almost 300 rockets were fired toward Israel after the Israeli air force struck against what it described as rocket-launching squads and sites belonging to the Islamic Jihad militant group in Gaza.