Israel to start ground operation in Gaza

The Israeli military have been permitted to mobilize 30,000 reservists for a ground operation in Gaza. The Givati Bridage has been deployed near the Gaza border.

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu called the Israeli attack on Gaza a crime against humanity. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arabian and African Affairs Hussein Amir-Abdollahian criticized the Pillar of Cloud Operation and believes that Palestine will show good resistance.

Iran will have public protests at the Israeli embassy and over 700 cities after a five-day prayer day.

President of the European Parliament Martin Schultz demanded escalation of Israel and Hamas to stop.

US started attempts to pressurize Hamas through Turkey, Egypt and European states. US Deputy Presidential Assistant for National Security Ben Rhodes emphasized that Hamas was blamed for the attacks. Dozens of people gathered at the Israeli office of the UN in New York and Consulate General on Thursday to protest.