Israel, Gaza Trade Blows in Deadly Exchanges

5/5/19
 
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from The Wall Street Journal,
5/5/19:

Netanyahu orders ’massive attacks’ on Gaza during worst fighting in months .

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered “massive attacks” on the Gaza Strip Sunday as some of the worst fighting in months killed three Israelis and a dozen Palestinians, jeopardizing cease-fire talks.

Mr. Netanyahu said the military would reinforce units around the Gaza Strip with armor, artillery and infantry amid fears the violence would continue to escalate during the worst flare up between Israel and Gaza since tensions began rising last May.

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