24 dead, including six children, in spiralling Gaza violence

Rockets being fired by Palestinian militants toward Israel yesterday. (AP pic)GAZA CITY: The death toll from escalating violence in Gaza had risen to 24 on Sunday, including six children, as Israel extended its bombardment of Palestinian militants who have retaliated with a barrage of rockets. The updated count from health authorities in the Hamas Islamist-run territory said six children were among those killed since the start of the “Israeli aggression” on Friday, in addition to 204 people injured.