Democracy Now: Palestinian Civilians Bear the Brunt of Unrelenting Bombings in U.S. Backed Attack on Gaza

Democracy Now

President Obama has announced his full support for Israel's ongoing assault on the Gaza Strip even as dozens of Palestinians, including many civilians, continue to be killed by U.S.-supplied weaponry. At least 95 Palestinians have been killed in air strikes by warplanes and drones. More than 700 have been wounded, including 200 children. On Sunday, a massive airstrike leveled a home in Gaza City killing 12 people including 10 members of the same family. Over the past week, rockets fired from Gaza have killed three Israelis. We go to Gaza to speak with Raji Sourani, an award-winning human rights lawyer and director of the Palestinian Center for Human Rights in Gaza.

Al Jazeera English: Death Toll in Gaza Hits 100; Israel Targets Media Building

Al Jazeera English

 

For the second time, Israeli air strike has hit the media building that houses both local and foreign journalists in Gaza. Israel, however, denied it is targeting the media. Meanwhile, the number of dead has continued to rise across the Gaza Strip.   Al Jazeera's James Bay reports.