Tuesday 29 July 2014

Deadly explosion in Gaza and Israel

 Empty cachets Israeli tank near the Gaza border.

Explosions still occur both in Gaza and southern Israel despite the United Nations (UN) has called for a ceasefire on Monday (28/07) yesterday.

An explosion occurred in Gaza City, killing 10 people, eight of them are children.

Palestinian officials said they were killed by Israeli missile attack, but Israel said the action was carried out by "terrorists" friendly fire.

Meanwhile, there are four Israeli soldiers were killed and 10 others injured in a mortar hit in the Eshkol district.

Five Hamas militiamen were also killed in the Israeli territory, officials said.

Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the military operation in Gaza can click take a long time.

"We will continue to act aggressively and responsibly to our mission to protect the citizens, soldiers, and children can be achieved," he said.
casualties increased

In Gaza City, the BBC's Martin Patience said there was confusion, grief, and confusion covers residents when the victims were rushed to the main hospital.

"One resident told me that he heard a big explosion. He ran out and found a lot of bodies in the street," kara Patience.

"Today (Monday) is the beginning of the festival of Eid. Several residents of Gaza to pray at a mosque damaged by the attack. You can see the children playing at the time."

"Eid is supposed to be a joyous moment, but here there is only pain and anger."

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has killed 1,030 Palestinians - the majority civilians - since July 8.

On the Israeli side, as many as 48 soldiers and 3 civilians were also killed.