Israel-Palestinian Conflict Rages, France Proposes UNSC Resolution Urging Cease-fire

Despite multiple attempts by regional and international parties to bring about a cease-fire, violence between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip persisted Wednesday with Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City and militant cross-border rocket fire.    

“We are engaged right now in forceful deterrence,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told foreign diplomats Wednesday as he sought to rally support.  Since the fighting began on May 10, Israeli strikes have killed at least 217 Palestinians, including at least 63 children and 35 women, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Militant rocket attacks have killed at least 12 Israelis, including a 6-year-old child.