The Palestinian presidency strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip that left 20 people dead including nine children, and left dozens of residents injured. Cancellation of holiday celebrations. The presidency held the Israeli government fully responsible for the escalation and crimes committed in the Gaza Strip and Jerusalem, it decided to cancel all Eid celebrations (except religious rites) in response to the recent events. The presidency called on the international community to act promptly to end all transgressions against Palestinians, and to coerce Israel into ceasing its attempts to turn Jerusalem into a Jewish city by deporting families from their homes in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood. For further details, click here.