Deadly exchange of fire by Israel and Palestine in Gaza Strip: Current Affairs Special Series

Team Adda247 and BankersAdda are here with a Current Affairs Special Series for SBI and IBPS interview 2021.  In this series, candidates will be introduced to current affairs topics daily, which will not only improve their general awareness but also will ensure that the candidates do not lack if any current affairs topic is asked in the interview. Today’s Current Affairs topic is the Deadly exchange of fire by Israel and Palestine in the Gaza Strip

Deadly exchange of fire by Israel and Palestine in Gaza Strip

The deadly exchange of fire has intensified between Palestinian militants and the Israeli military in the Gaza strip. According to media reports, Israel has carried out hundreds of airstrikes in Gaza and Palestinian militants fired multiple rocket barrages at Tel Aviv and the southern city of Beersheba.

An Indian woman who was a native of Kerala state was also killed in a rocket attack in the Israeli city of Ashkelon. Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz said attacks on Palestinian militant groups in Gaza might be continued until they bring total, long-term quiet and that such military action would preclude any ceasefire agreement. 

The international community has suggested both sides end the intensification, amid concerns it could spiral out of control. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was in earnest concerned by the ongoing violence. 

US President Joe Biden has spoken to the Prime Minister of Israel-Benjamin Netanyahu on the issue of the Israel-Palestine conflict. He hoped that the hostilities will come to a conclusion soon. He also said to the media that, Israel has a right to defend itself when thousands of rockets are flying into their territory. Mr. Biden criticized the rocket attacks by Hamas and other terrorist groups. He announced his unwavering support for Israel’s security and for Israel’s legitimate right to defend itself and its people, while protecting the civilians. 

Israel:

Capital: Jerusalem

Currency: Israeli Shekel

Prime Minister: Benjamin Netanyahu

Palestine:

Capital: Ramallah and East Jerusalem

Currency: Israeli Shekel, Jordian Dinar

President: Mahmoud Abbas