Flames and smoke rise during Israeli airstrikes amid a flare-up of Israel-Palestinian violence, in the southern Gaza Strip. [Reuters]The Embassy of Palestine in Kenya has hailed Kenya’s government for standing in solidarity with Palestinians in the wake of the recent Israeli attacks in Gaza. Kenya, a new member of the UN Security Council, has previous reiterated support for past Council resolutions in the Middle East crisis. The embassy expressed disappointment on the ongoing violations despite condemnation from independent human rights organisations and United Nations relevant bodies. Among eight dead in Israel were a soldier patrolling the Gaza border and six civilians, including two children, Israeli authorities said.

Source: Standard Digital May 15, 2021 13:25 UTC