Palestinians go on strike as Israel-Hamas fighting rages

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Source: Politico

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Palestinians across Israel and the occupied territories went on strike in a rare collective protest Tuesday as Israeli missiles toppled a building in Gaza and militants in the Hamas-ruled territory fired dozens of rockets that killed two people.

The demonstrations and ongoing violence came as moves toward a cease-fire appeared to be gaining more traction.

U.S. officials said the Biden administration was privately encouraging Israel to wind down its bombardment of Gaza. Egyptian negotiators also were working to halt the fighting, and while they have not made progress with Israel, they were optimistic international pressure would force it to the table, according to an Egyptian diplomat who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was discussing diplomatic efforts.

The general strike was a sign that the war could widen again after a spasm of communal violence in Israel and protests across the occupied West Bank last week.

Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2021/05/18/palestinians-strike-israel-hamas-rages-489401

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[tirebiter]

1. Hamas seems willing to sacrifice as many Palestinians as it takes

To put Hamas in charge.

[regnaD kciN]

2. Whereas Israel always seems willing to sacrifice as many Palestinians as it takes...

...to perpetuate the apartheid of occupation forever.