The number of children killed in Gaza goes to suspect

The Health Ministry in Palestine said on Wednesday that the total number of victims of Israeli air strikes at the Gaza Strip has gone to 53, including 14 children.

The ministry also reportedly included three women among the victims, while a total of 320 people have suffered injuries, writes Anadolu.

Tensions in Gaza rose last week, when an Israeli court ordered the expulsion of Palestinian families from the town of Sheikh Jarrah of East Jerusalem.

Hamas and other Islamic groups, including the Islamic Jihad group, have fired hundreds of missiles towards Israel, most of which have been destroyed in the air by the Israeli defence system “The Iron Cup”. However, some missiles have fallen to the ground and have also marked victims on the Israeli side.

The Israeli Army has responded to heavy aircraft and artillery, hitting several targets it has said are locations for the launch of missiles and homes of Hamas leaders.

The transition of the situation is being described as the worst since the 2014 war in Gaza. The United Nations has sought immediate cease - fighting, warning that there is a danger of war.