Israeli shellings and airstrikes in central and southern Gaza killed 19 people, while Slovenia became the latest European nation to recognise Palestine as an independent state as part of a wider effort to pressure Israel to end its fighting in Gaza.
Smoke and flames rise during an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza Strip on June 3. (Photo: Reuters)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jun 5, 2024 07:16 IST
At least 19 people were killed in separate airstrikes and shelling in central and southern Gaza on Tuesday as the Jewish state ramped up its offensive in the Palestinian enclave amid continued international calls to end the fighting that has raged on for nearly eight months.
Israeli airstrikes on the al-Bureij and al-Maghazi refugee camps and the city of Deir-al-Balah in central Gaza killed 17 people, and two policemen were killed in shelling while trying to escort humanitarian aid deliveries in Rafah, Palestinian medical officials said.
On the other hand, Slovenia became the latest European country after Spain, Ireland and Norway to recognise Palestine as an independent state after its parliament gave a nod to its move with a majority vote. The action was part of a wider effort to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza triggered by Hama's sudden attack on the Jewish state on October 7 last year.
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Prateek Chakraborty
Published On:
Jun 5, 2024
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