Two Palestinians Killed as Israel Intensifies Strikes on Gaza City The Israeli military's campaign in Gaza City has left a trail of destruction and loss of life, sparking widespread condemnation from around the world.
The latest round of violence marks another chapter in the protracted Israeli Palestinian conflict. Background to the Conflict The Israeli Palestinian conflict is rooted in competing claims over territory.
Israelis assert a right to self determination in what they consider their ancestral homeland, while Palestinians demand statehood and an end to decades of occupation.