Biden: Israel has right to defend itself from Gaza rocket terrorism
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Israeli-Palestinian Affairs Hady Amr planned to visit the region next week, and moved his trip up in light of the escalation.
Streaks of light are seen as Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel May 12, 2021. (photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)ByLAHAV HARKOV, TOVAH LAZAROFF, OMRI NAHMIASUpdated:
