Historical Events that Happened on Ashura’

Weeks of spiralling tensions between Palestinians and Israelis have escalated into the worst violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory since 2014.

The latest escalation in conflict has so far killed over 200 Palestinians, including scores of women and children.

Airstrikes have destroyed homes in Gaza, forcing terrified, traumatised families to flee. The Israeli blockade prevents them from leaving the enclave, so they are living with relatives or in schools, unable to reach a safe place.