Israel intensifies Gaza attacks

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

More than 100 Palestinians are said to have been killed as Israel intensified its bombardment of Gaza and a ceasefire proposal was rebuffed by Hamas.

Gaza's only power plant was hit as Israel carried out air strikes targeting sites linked to Hamas, the Islamist group which controls Gaza.

Israel intercepted rockets over central and southern parts of the country.

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Israel intensifies Gaza attacks

More than 100 Palestinians are said to have been killed as Israel intensified its bombardment of Gaza and a ceasefire proposal was rebuffed by Hamas.