At least 20 people were
killed across Gaza on Tuesday, Palestinian officials said,
by a bombardment Israel said may be just the start of a
lengthy offensive against Islamist militants whose
rockets reached hit unprecedented depths of its interior.
Israelis ran for cover as air-raid sirens sounded in the
business capital Tel Aviv and the holy city of Jerusalem,
both of which were hit in the previous Gaza war of
November 2012.
Hamas said it also fired at rocket at northern Haifa, 140
km (88 miles) away, and though this was not confirmed
Israel said a rocket had landed in Hadera, 100 km (60
miles) from Gaza - further than had previously been
reached.
While the Israelis reported no casualties, the long-range
salvo was celebrated by the outgunned Palestinians as
proof of their resolve in hostilities that flared three weeks
ago after the abduction and murder of three Jewish
seminary students.
The rocket strikes could, however, draw an Israeli
invasion, something officials have said is a possible
option.
In densely populated Gaza, explosions echoed day and
night, shaking buildings and sending up plumes of
smoke. At least 12 civilians, including five children, were
among the 20 dead, Palestinian officials said. On the
Israeli side, at least two people were wounded, medics
said.
On Tuesday afternoon, Israel's Iron Dome interceptor
shot down a rocket fired at Tel Aviv by Gaza faction
Islamic Jihad.
"We will not tolerate rocket fire against our cities and
townships, and therefore I ordered a significant
broadening of IDF (Israel Defence Force) operations
against the terrorists of Hamas and other terror groups
in the Gaza Strip," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
said in a statement.
He called on Israelis to rally together and "show
resilience, because this operation could take time".
Israel has threatened to invade Gaza if the rockets
persist.
mobile.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSKBN0FC0JP20140708?irpc=932

That's massive!!!

Shock and ewe revisited.

Vivalavida99: Shock and ewe revisited.

Nne, is that yo azs

End time tins

these guyz are liars! no casualities, if ah hear! mtcheeeeew!

Israelis, throwing bombs since the days of John the Baptist

You mess with the israelites and u get your bumbum whipped. Its a curse on them.

What a shame. Innocent children dying for something they know nothing about

Isn't it too much

Palestine will be free.

THE PIX LOOKS LIKE "HELL FIRE" PIX IN MY BOOK OF BIBLE STORIES

The world is a scam!

igbsam: You mess with the israelites and u get your bumbum whipped. Its a curse on them.

what curse,if i may ask!

The terror Israel at it again

Feasting on sleeping innocent Muslims

Let d PRINCE OF PEACE reign in every part of the world in jesus name. Amen

America must hear........... #dropping bombs BC

This is serious, something needs to be done.

dis is unbelievable....what a country

Gaza will fall but Israel will feel the heat

ETT

xage: The terror Israel at it again

Feasting on sleeping innocent Muslims

They attack the Israeli First Hope you read this post before commenting

Don't they ever get tired of fighting?

both sides should give peace a chance

xage: The terror Israel at it again

Feasting on sleeping innocent Muslims

innocent indeed!!! Abeg go back to bed...

One thing about the Isrealis is wait and get, you look for trouble, you get trouble in full package, but on a serious note, when will the world ever know peace?

Good morning folks.

Why is Israel bombing Palestine?
-Because the Palestines bombed them.

Why were the Palestines bombing Israel?
-Because Israel had also bombed them.

Crazy world we live in, I tell ya.

And America will keep silent as usual

Muslims probably started it

frankgreat: innocent indeed!!! Abeg go back to bed...

What do u knw?

TerryCarr: Muslims probably started it

Says who?

These tit for tat attacks must be condemned and both sides should be told to exercise restraint. However, I think it's important to remember that the fundamental reason for this violence - a factor which predates even the recent abductions and killings of youths on both sides - is the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and the continued building of Israeli settlements on Palestinian territory. Even as someone who usually supports Israel and who loathes Islamist fundamentalism, I find the construction of settlements on seized land simply unconscionable, especially since the United Nations Security Council has on several occasions declared those settlements illegal. While I sincerely hope for a resolution to the age-old grievances between Israel and its Arab neighbours, I have no reason for optimism. As anyone who has studied the Middle East can attest, these are historical conflicts founded in the religions of these peoples and deeply ingrained in their psyche. Only God can deliver the children of the Middle East. May God deliver them.