Israel launches fresh wave of airstrikes across Gaza even as US calls for de-escalation

Israel launched another wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, despite its ally US calling for de-escalation. At least one Palestinian died in Thursday's attacks and several others were wounded.

Israel unleashed another wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Thursday, killing at least one Palestinian and wounding several, as it pushed ahead despite U.S. calls to wind down the offensive against Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers, who have fired thousands of rockets at Israel. Just as I told the ambassadors here today, this is the inherent right of Israel. I very much appreciate the support of these governments, and I especially appreciate the support of our friend @POTUS Joe Biden, for the State of Israel's right to self-defense. pic.twitter.com/sEaPGXIwdS Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing mounting pressure from his country’s closest ally but appears determined to inflict maximum damage on Hamas in a war that could help save his political career. Still, diplomatic efforts to negotiate a cease-fire gathered pace, and a senior Hamas official said he expected a truce soon.