Palestinian health officials say 11 people have been killed in violence in the West Bank. The Israeli military says it has carried out airstrikes on a tunnel network in Gaza.
An Israeli airstrike targeting a house in Gaza has left at least seven Palestinians dead. The house is located near the Shati refugee camp.
The numbers of casualties from the airstrike is likely to rise. Palestinians in the area say they were given no warning prior to the attack, according to AP news agency.
Palestinian outlet Wafa News Agency says at least 20 people are believed to be trapped in the rubble.
Hamas, Israel trade fire in the early morning
Hamas and Israel have continued to trade fire early on Saturday morning.
Rockets have been fired from Gaza towards the southern Israeli cities of Ashkelon and Ashdod.
The Israeli air force said it struck three underground launch sites operated by Hamas in the northern Gaza Strip in retaliation.
Palestinian medics said two people were killed in airstrikes in northern Gaza early on Saturday, according to Reuters news agency.
UAE calls for ceasefire, Bahrain condemns Israeli military actions
The United Arab Emirates has called on the Israeli government and Hamas to commit to a ceasefire, according to the state-run Emirates News Agency
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Israel-Gaza violence: Death toll rises in West Bank clashes — As it happened
Palestinian health officials say 11 people have been killed in violence in the West Bank. The Israeli military says it has carried out airstrikes on a tunnel network in Gaza.
Palestinian demonstrators burn tyres and throw rocks
Palestinian demonstrators burn tyres and throw rocks in the West Bank
Israel says airstrikes and artillery targeted a network of Palestinian tunnels
Hamas has fired dozens of rockets towards Israel in retaliation
Clashes have spread to the West Bank
At least 132 Palestinians have died in Gaza, according to health authorities
Eight people in Israel have died from the fighting
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This live updates article has now been closed. For a wrap-up of Friday's events please see here:Israel-Gaza crisis: West Bank clashes leave Palestinians dead as fighting intensifies
Israeli airstrike kills at least 7 in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike targeting a house in Gaza has left at least seven Palestinians dead. The house is located near the Shati refugee camp.
The numbers of casualties from the airstrike is likely to rise. Palestinians in the area say they were given no warning prior to the attack, according to AP news agency.
Palestinian outlet Wafa News Agency says at least 20 people are believed to be trapped in the rubble.
Hamas, Israel trade fire in the early morning
Hamas and Israel have continued to trade fire early on Saturday morning.
Rockets have been fired from Gaza towards the southern Israeli cities of Ashkelon and Ashdod.
The Israeli air force said it struck three underground launch sites operated by Hamas in the northern Gaza Strip in retaliation.
Palestinian medics said two people were killed in airstrikes in northern Gaza early on Saturday, according to Reuters news agency.
UAE calls for ceasefire, Bahrain condemns Israeli military actions
The United Arab Emirates has called on the Israeli government and Hamas to commit to a ceasefire, according to the state-run Emirates News Agency (WAM).
"The UAE calls on all parties to take immediate steps to commit to a ceasefire, initiate a political dialogue, and exercise maximum restraint," UAE Foreign Affairs Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan said in a statement published by the outlet. He said the UAE is "alarmed by the escalating spiral of violence in Israel and Palestine."
The UAE normalized its relationship with Israel last year as part of the Abraham Accords, which was brokered by former US President Donald Trump's administration.
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