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Israel strikes Gaza, Palestinians fire rockets as truce bid lingers

14 Sept 17:36 Key points summarised by AI

Fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza escalated into its fifth day, marked by renewed Israeli airstrikes on Islamic Jihad targets and subsequent rocket fire from Gaza.
The ongoing flare-up has tragically claimed at least 33 Palestinian and one Israeli life, as Egypt actively works to mediate a ceasefire between the warring parties.
Israel's military campaign has successfully eliminated six top Islamic Jihad commanders, while the group has retaliated by firing nearly 1,000 rockets, extending deep into Israeli territory.
This recent surge in violence is part of a broader, year-long resurgence of Israeli-Palestinian conflict that has resulted in over 140 Palestinian and 19 Israeli/foreign fatalities since January.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.