Israel-Palestine conflict: Gaza explosion captured on Instagram live, buildings destroyed

As Israel-Palestine conflict continues to escalate, both sides have been engaging in violent attacks with Palestinians launching rockets from Gaza and Israel unleashing new airstrikes.  Israeli strikes have led to heavy casualty on or side and as many as 25 people were killed overnight and hundreds were left injured. As violent exchange continues between both sides, a video of an explosion in Gaza was captured live on social media and has since gone viral. 

video is from an Instagram live hosted by London-based comedian Maya Hussein and while she was discussing situation in Gaza, an explosion sent shock waves across social media. video showed four people who were discussing ongoing violence while a loud ise sent trembles around.  explosion took place right beside house of one of participants of live chat.

Sharing video she said, “Wake up everyone! Explosions are happening in Gaza! Our people in Palestine are t safe! y are t sleeping! y need our help! Please share this with everyone! We need to stick toger!"

Ar video shared by comedian showed a plummet of smoke as building were rattled by strikes from Israel. Residents in Gaza fear for ir lives as Israeli strikes completely destroyed a 13-storey building last night. Both sides continue to eng in strikes as Israeli PM vowed more attacks to bring 'total, long-term quiet' before any truce.

Israel continues strikes

As Israel continued airstrikes on Gaza, as many as 10 senior Hamas military figures were killed and a pair of high-rise towers housing Hamas facilities were destroyed, AP reported. In latest escalation in Israel-Hamas fighting, at least 48 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza. With endgame in sight, both sides have been engaging in violent exchanges in what is termed as 'heaviest aerial exchanges’ since 2014 War. 

Israel carried out hundreds of airstrikes in Gaza into Wednesday morning, as Hamas and or Palestinian militants fired multiple rocket barrs at Tel Aviv and Beersheba. Approximately 130 rockets were fired by Gaza militants that hit Tel Aviv forcing Israel's main international airport, Ben Gurion, to close. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed concern about “what we’re seeing in Israel, West Bank and Gaza” but has also reportedly backed Israel’s right to protect itself. 

What led to Israel-Palestine clashes?

Earlier last month, a slew of planned protests broke out in Israel after locals took to streets demanding more Jewish settlements in east Jerusalem. During protests, Hamas' flags were raised inside Al Aqsa Mosque,  third most holy site for people of Islam faith. As police tried to control crowds, violence broke out and tear gas was fired injuring several protestors. With alleged use of excessive use, mosque was evacuated and demonstrators were arrested. As a retaliation to evacuation, Hamas fired over 150 missiles and Israel retaliated effectively.  

While re have been losses on both sides, majority of casualties have been on Palestinian side, and de include both combatants and civilians. Gazans reported ir homes shaking and sky lighting up with Israeli attacks, outgoing rockets and Israeli air defence missiles intercepting m. World leers have been asking both sides to show restraint and avoid violence but Israeli PM vowed more attacks to bring 'total, long-term quiet' before any truce.