Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will use “an iron fist if needed” to stop protests by its Palestinian citizens. “We are continuing our efforts to stop the anarchy and restore governance to the cities of Israel, with an iron fist if needed, with all forces needed and...

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday called for Israel and Palestinians to step back from the brink and for both sides to show restraint. “The UK is deeply concerned by the growing violence and civilian casualties and we want to see an urgent de-escalation of tensions,”...

Israeli defense minister Benny Gantz said there is no specific date to end Israel’s offensive on the Gaza Strip. “The IDF [Israeli army] will continue to strike and bring complete silence for the long-term,” he said, speaking from the southern city of Ashkelon. “In Gaza, towers are...

Israeli army bombs police headquarters and security buildings in Gaza as authorities say 43 Palestinians killed, including 13 children, since escalation began. A night of heavy bombardment on the Gaza Strip has continued into Wednesday morning as Israeli forces launched intensive...