Israel attacks targets in Gaza following signing of Golan Heights proclamation

The US President has suggested Israel and the United States may take offensive action to secure Israel from threats to its security.

Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation recognising Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, at the same time the Israeli Air Force attacked targets in Gaza.

Israel’s Prime Minister says the country will respond “forcefully” to a rocket strike that destroyed a house and wounded seven people.

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[Editor: The headline here is appalling misrepresentation of the actual situation.]