Israeli Army closes Gaza border point, tension expected

Here are recent developments, both on diplomatic front and on the streets where it is protesting American President Donald Trump's decision since Thursday, December 14th:

Israel carried out a series of air strikes against Hamas' targets at the Gaza Strip on the early morning of Thursday several hours after launching missiles from Palestinians in the direction of Israelis.

A Palestinian security source said there were more than 10 attacks on targets, which included a Hamas naval country and a military base near the Shati refugee camp in northern Gaza, reports “Al Jazeera”, Periscopi broadcast.

The source said there was considerable damage in places, as well as minor injuries to nearby homes, causing minor injuries.

Gaza border points closed. “Calim Kerem Shalom, which is used for the transfer of goods and the crossing of pedestrians to Erez, will be closed tomorrow [ Thursday]”, Israeli Army press service said on Wednesday.

Diplomatic Updates

King Salman describes Saudi advantages. Saudi Arabia's King Salman gave an annual speech outlining his government's priorities for next year, repeating the stated Kingdom commitment to a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Maduro arrives in Istanbul. Condemning Trump's decision on Jerusalem, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in the Turkish capital to attend the extraordinary OIC session Wednesday.

Tehran prepared to support Palestinian resistance. On Tuesday, Qasssem Solejmani, commander of the elite Revolutionary Guard's foreign operations, said Iran is ready to back “The Islamic Resistance force” in Palestine with a complete heart.

Iran's Parliament also called on Muslim countries to reduce economic ties with the US./Periscopi/