TENSIONS between Israel and Palestine have flared up, with both sides launching attacks on each other. The conflict has escalated in recent weeks, with hundreds of people killed and injured.
The latest round of violence began in May, when Israeli forces raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, a holy site for both Muslims and Jews. The raid sparked protests and clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police.
In response to the protests, Hamas, the militant group that controls the Gaza Strip, launched rocket attacks on Israel.
Israel responded with airstrikes on Gaza, which have killed hundreds of civilians, including many children. The UN and the US have called for a ceasefire, but both
