Israel and Hamas tensions flare as rocket attacks are launched on the Gaza Strip. Masses of red flames illuminated the skies as the deafening blasts from the outskirts of Gaza City jolted people awake. Smoke rises following Israeli airstrikes on a building in Gaza City. Photo / APA man walks in front of the remains of destroyed building after being hit by Israeli air strikes in Gaza City. Israel has come under heavy international criticism for civilian casualties in Gaza fighting.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 13, 2021 23:02 UTC