Palestinian Citizens of Israel Are Wary, Weary and Afraid
Israeli Arabs, some 18 percent of Israel’s population, speak of heightened tensions with their neighbors, when they are willing to speak at all.
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Israeli Arabs, some 18 percent of Israel’s population, speak of heightened tensions with their neighbors, when they are willing to speak at all.
The conflict is inflaming tensions across the region, where many of the problems that fueled uprisings and conflicts a decade ago remain unresolved.
The videos, taken from livestream feeds from Reuters and The Associated Press, show heavy clouds of smoke covering Gaza City’s skyline as Israel pounds the blockaded coastal strip.
The United Nations and others condemned the call for more than a million people to leave northern Gaza, and Israel softened its initial 24-hour timetable.
Two journalists with Reuters, two with Al Jazeera and two with Agence France-Presse were also injured, their employers said.
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is visiting the Middle East as the Israel-Palestinian conflict reaches a degree of violence not seen in many years.
Friday is a day of prayer in the Middle East, and this Friday was also a day of protest in support of the Palestinian people.
Reports issued days before the Hamas attack did not foresee such a deadly strike, but did say rocket attacks were possible.
Officials increased patrols around religious institutions and public spaces across the country, as tensions in Jewish and Muslim communities mounted.
The tech industry in Israel, including many small firms, is trying to adjust as a big military mobilization cuts their work force.