Israeli military attacks continue in the Gaza Strip on the 11th, the first day of Ramadan. Ramadan is the holiest month in which Muslims abstain from eating and drinking during the day.
UN Secretary-General Guterres called for an end to the fighting as soon as possible, saying at the start of Ramadan, ``I call on this sacred period to be a time of peace.'' *We will keep you updated on developments regarding Israel and Palestine as of March 12, Japan time.