(Mary Altaffer/Associated Press)NEW YORK — Competing U.N. Security Council proposals to respond to the escalation of violence in Gaza both failed Friday, starkly baring divisions that have paralyzed the U.N.’s most powerful body. Hamas and other militants bombarded southern Israel with rockets and mortars Tuesday, and Israel responded by striking targets throughout Gaza. Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon called the proposal unworthy of consideration. “It is true the residents of Gaza need protection — they need protection from Hamas,” he said. Israel and Hamas have fought three wars since the Islamic group seized control of Gaza in 2007.

Source: Washington Post June 02, 2018 00:00 UTC