TEL AVIV—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered “massive attacks” on the Gaza Strip Sunday as some of the worst fighting in months jeopardized cease-fire talks. Mr. Netanyahu said the military would reinforce units around the Gaza Strip with armor, artillery and infantry amid fears the violence would continue to escalate during the worst flare up between Israel and Gaza since tensions began rising last May. Gaza fired 450 rockets into Israel Saturday and Sunday, including 180 rockets overnight, and Israel responded...

Source: Wall Street Journal May 05, 2019 10:27 UTC