In the clash between Israel and Palestine in the Middle East, Israeli forces have strengthened ground forces near the border with the Gaza Strip and are looking to invade, killing more than 100 people from air strikes.
As the 14th marks the day of special Islamic worship, there are concerns about further clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces, and tensions are rising.
Air bombs and rocket attacks continue to be exchanged between the Israeli army and Hamas, the Islamic fundamentalist organization that effectively controls the Gaza Strip, killing 119 people in the Gaza Strip and seven in Israel. Islamic.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "We will continue to attack until Hamas is paid for it," and the Israeli army has strengthened its troops near the border with the Gaza Strip in addition to air strikes from the ground. We are expanding our attacks and are considering invading the Gaza Strip.
In response, Hamas said, "If you invade the ground, you can increase the number of dead and prisoners of war. I will teach you relentless lessons."
Since the 14th will be a special day of Islamic worship, Israeli security forces are on the alert around the mosque, and there are concerns about clashes with Palestinians.
Intensifying attacks have also heightened tensions in Israel, including clashes between Jewish and Arab inhabitants.
Many citizens were sacrificed in the past invasion of Gaza
Israeli forces have invaded the Gaza Strip in the past, fought fierce battles with the Islamic fundamentalist organization Hamas, and killed large numbers of civilians.
The last invasion of the Israeli army into the Gaza Strip was in July 2014, when the army deployed an operation to destroy the underground tunnel between Gaza and Israel used by Hamas soldiers.
In August, more than 2,200 people, including civilians, died in the Gaza Strip and about 70 in Israel until the Israeli army and Hamas ceasefire.
In December 2008, the Israeli army invaded ground troops after a large-scale air strike to prevent Hamas from attacking rockets, and in a three-week operation, about 1,300 people, including citizens, were in the Gaza Strip. Died.
Both ambassadors staggered press conference at the same place in Tokyo
On the 14th, Israeli and Palestinian ambassadors stationed in Japan met at the same place in Tokyo at different times.
"The Gaza Strip is now brutal bombing of private buildings, killing civilians, including many children, and more than 500 unrelated to security agencies," said Waleed Siam, ambassador to the Palestinian delegation, who first met. The private house was destroyed, "he accused Israel.
Ambassador Siam said, "We need the cooperation of the international community to bring those involved in war crimes to justice. If we do not take action now, Palestine will continue to be a victim of military occupation. Now is Israel. It's time to end the occupation by the international community. "
Meanwhile, Israeli Chargé d'Affaires Sturlov, the Israeli embassy, said, "On the 10th of this month, the militant terrorist organization Hamas decided to indiscriminately attack all of Israel. It fired at the city, "he accused Hamas.
Regarding Israel's bombing of the Gaza Strip, Chargé d'Affaires Sturlov said, "We will take all necessary steps to protect our citizens. It is our duty and right to protect our own people. Being is the protection of one's own people, "he insisted on the legitimacy, saying that it was within the scope of exercising the right of self-defense.
The Foreign Correspondents' Association of Japan, which held the press conference, hopes to hold another press conference next week with both Israel and Palestine present.
Demonstration procession for immediate stop of attacks in Tokyo
On the 14th, Muslims marched in Tokyo to show their solidarity with Palestine and to stop the attack immediately.
After Ramadan, the Islamic fasting month, a group worship was held on Friday at a mosque in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, and about 300 Muslims and Japanese prayed that the attacks on Israel and Palestine would end.
After that, participants marched on a demonstration and walked about 4 km through Shibuya station, raising the Palestinian flag and yelling "Freedom in Gaza" and "Protect Palestine". He showed his intention to protest.
A woman from Palestine who participated in the demonstration and is studying abroad at the University of Tokyo said, "It's hard to see the situation in Palestine, and I'm worried because my family lives. I want to tell you that I'm supporting from Japan." Was there.
Kuriju Selimhan, a Turk who hosted the demonstration, said, "Many people participated in today's demonstration and showed solidarity to the Palestinian people. I hope everyone can live in peace as soon as possible. I was talking.