Israel will launch further attacks on Hamas militants

Israel’s military is gearing up for another night of intensive attacks against the Hamas military group as Middle East conflict continues.

THE LATEST UPDATES

• Three further Palestinians have died and 72 injured after clashes in West Bank

• Egypt has begun sending 65 tonnes of medical aid to Gaza in the wake of the violence

• Several Gaza hospitals have been damaged during the strikes

• The Palestinian death toll now stands at 213, whilst 12 Israelis have lost their lives

Israel airstrikes have ramped up throughout Tuesday after a brief lull, with the country’s defense force confirming it has struck nine rocket launch sites in Gaza.

The military is also targeting the expansive Hamas’ underground tunnel system, the homes of Hamas commanders, and a so-called “anti-tank squad”.

“The first priority for the Palestinian political leadership now is to have Israel stop its crimes and massacres against his people in Gaza”

Abu Yousef, Palestine Liberation Organisation

Reports suggest that more than 2,500 Palestinians are now without houses and 38,000 are displaced.

Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hamas militant group has “received blows it did not expect” and has been set back by “years”.