Clashes between Israel and Gaza intensify as death toll rises

Israel has targeted and killed a senior Palestinian militant in Gaza on a day in which exchanges of fire between the two sides have escalated. The Israelis accused Hamad al Khodori of channelling Iranian money to militants in Gaza. Militants have continued to launch rockets into Israel.

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Picture: Rockets are fired from Gaza towards Israel, in Gaza May 5, 2019. Credit: REUTERS/Mohammed Salem.