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The rocket battle between Israel and Hamas is risking a major war - here's what the fighting looks like

Nov 14, 2018, 02:24 IST

The escalation started on Sunday after a botched Israeli cross-border raid killed an Israeli officer, a Hamas commander and six more Palestinians.

In response, Hamas, which controls Gaza, and other armed factions launched more than 400 rockets and mortars into southern Israel.

Israel's Iron-Dome anti-missile system intercepted more than 100 rockets.

But some rockets hit the southern Israeli city of Sderot, wounding an Israeli soldier.

And the city of Ashkelon, killing one Palestinian man. Dozens more have been wounded in the strikes.

Rockets from Gaza continued on Tuesday.

But Israel also hit Gaza back hard with more than 100 strikes.

Striking Hamas' Al-Aqsa TV channel in Gaza City, which Israel says has incited Palestinians to attack Israelis.

The Israeli strikes also hit a hotel called Al-Amal, weapons depots and command and control centers.

As well as high-rise buildings and more.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health said seven Palestinians were killed in the strikes.

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