Israel has carried out an airstrike targeting the northeastern part of the Gaza Strip, injuring one Palestinian. The attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, a Press TV correspondent in Gaza reported.
Israeli warplanes also attacked the southern part of the Gaza Strip early on Friday, injuring at least five people.
The Israeli military frequently bombs the Gaza Strip, saying the actions are being conducted for defensive purposes. However, disproportionate force is always used, in violation of international law, and civilians are often killed or injured.
Gaza has been blockaded since 2007, a situation which has caused a decline in the standard of living, unprecedented levels of unemployment, and unrelenting poverty.
After Israel's assault on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in international waters on May 31, 2010, in which nine civilians were killed, Tel Aviv slightly eased the land blockade of Gaza, allowing in more consumer goods.
However, the naval siege of the Gaza Strip remains in place, exports are banned, and imports of raw materials and construction materials are restricted.
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