Israeli forces escalate raids in occupied West Bank while continuing bombardment of Gaza
ISRAELI forces escalated raids in West Bank towns today, while also continuing their relentless bombardment of a Gaza refugee camp.
Amid growing international concern at Israel’s actions, Spain and Norway became the latest countries pledging to recognise a Palestinian state.
In the occupied West Bank, two Palestinians were killed early today in confrontations with Israeli forces, Palestinian medics and the military said.
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