Death toll in Gaza hits 181 as tension with Israel continues for 7th day
2021-05-17 10:55:00

A Palestinian man reacts as he inspects the rubble of a house destroyed by Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, May 16, 2021. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua)

Death toll in Gaza Strip has climbed to 181 and 1,225 others were injured. Palestinian sources said a temporary cease-fire proposed by Egypt "is under discussion by the Palestinian factions and will be on the table of Israeli cabinet for discussion on Sunday."

GAZA, May 16  -- Tension between Israel and militant groups in the Gaza Strip continued on Sunday for the seventh day in a row as death toll in the coastal enclave climbed to 181 and 1,225 others were injured, officials said.

The health ministry in Gaza said in a press statement that since Monday, 181 Palestinians have been killed, including 52 children and 31 women, and 1,225 others had different injuries.

Source: Xinhua Editor: Hiram