In pics: No sign of a ceasefire as Israel-Gaza fighting rages on

SUMMARY

Israeli forces pounded Gaza with airstrikes and Hamas militants renewed cross-border rocket attacks on Wednesday, pressing on with a conflict that has caused widespread destruction in the Palestinian enclave and threatened cities deep inside Israel.

By ReutersMay 19, 2021 3:57:16 PM IST (Published)

Israel's soldiers look on during an anti-Israel protest over cross-border violence between Palestinian militants in Gaza and the Israeli military, near Hawara checkpoint near Nablus in the West Bank.

Israeli soldiers work at an artillery unit as it fires near the border between Israel and the Gaza strip.

A Palestinian uses a slingshot during an anti-Israel protest over cross-border violence between Palestinian militants in Gaza and the Israeli military, near Hawara checkpoint near Nablus.

A Palestine protestor throws back a tear gas grenade during an anti-Israel protest over cross-border violence between Palestinian militants in Gaza and the Israeli military

Palestinians stand near the damage in the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on a house, amid Israeli-Palestinian fighting, in Gaza City.

A Palestinian man inspects a damaged vehicle in the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on a house, amid Israeli-Palestinian fighting, in Gaza City.

Smoke trail is seen as Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, as seen near Ashkelon.

Smoke rises during an Israeli airstrike, amid Israeli-Palestinian fighting, in Gaza City.