Israelis Shocked and Horrified by Embassy Shooting
Political leaders pointed fingers at each other, suggesting that their opponents were responsible for a rise in antisemitism and criticism of Israel.
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Political leaders pointed fingers at each other, suggesting that their opponents were responsible for a rise in antisemitism and criticism of Israel.
The event in Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, came amid rising tensions between Israel and its foreign partners.
Three days after Israel said it would relax its blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza, little, if any, of the urgently needed food, fuel and medicine appeared to have reached Palestinians.
Britain, France and Canada called the Israeli plans for escalation “disproportionate” and “egregious” at a time when the U.N. is warning the population is at risk of famine.
The military has been slowly advancing in the territory since the government declared a renewed ground operation. The campaign has drawn criticism from some allies.
Israel allowed some aid into Gaza on Monday, ending a two-month blockade. Coupled with equivocation over battlefield strategy, the move highlights the government’s effort to balance competing interests.
Mediators rushed to salvage stalled cease-fire talks amid the Israeli threats to advance deeper into Gaza and seize more territory.
Israel intensified its military campaign against Hamas, despite a U.S.-backed push for the two sides to agree a new cease-fire.
In the last few weeks, Israel has demolished extensive areas of Gaza’s southernmost city, Rafah.
Aid groups and U.N. investigations have accused Israel of aiming to destroy Gaza’s health infrastructure. Israel says it is forced to strike hospitals it says are used by Hamas for military purposes.