Israel pounded Gaza with air strikes on Saturday, prompting Palestinian retaliatory rocket fire as Israeli forces broadened their offensive in the West Bank, arresting 20 people in early morning raids. Israel’s latest “pre-emptive counter-terror operation” has sparked fears of escalated violence in the Palestinian Territories.
Israel unleashed a new wave of air strikes on Gaza following Friday's assault, killing 24 people, including a five-year-old girl, with more than 203 injured, according to Palestinian health authorities. Israel's army estimated that its operation has killed 15 militants.