Violence escalates in the Middle East

Inter-communal violence between Israelis and Palestinians is at its worst levels in more than 20 years.

Israel’s military has killed at least 53 Palestinians in recent strikes, including 14 children. Six Israelis have been killed by Hamas rockets.

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