Israel, Hamas Hostilities: Egypt Moves Against Escalation As Killings Surge

Egypt has been in close contact with Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas to try to prevent further escalation in fighting between both and ensure the

Two Egyptian security sources said on Monday in the wake of violent conflict with surging death toll.

Palestinian fighters took dozens of Israeli hostages in an attack launched by Hamas from the Gaza Strip on Saturday, including soldiers and civilians, children and the elderly.Israeli fighter jets, helicopters and artillery have been pounding the Gaza Strip as Israel battled to clear out Palestinian fighters who crossed from Gaza.

EgyptAir flights between Cairo and Tel Aviv have been suspended indefinitely, while flights from South Sinai’s Sharm el-Shiekh to Tel Aviv were continuing to operate on Monday, allowing Israeli tourists to return home, Egyptian airport sources said. Meanwhile, the death toll from the ongoing violent conflict between Israel and Palestine has hit over 1,500 with over 900 Israelis and 690 Palestinians killed as at the time of this report on Monday.

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