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| The UN Security Council has called for a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, as Palestinian deaths continue to mount. | |
| All 15 members approved a statement calling for de-escalation, the "restoration of calm" and a resumption of peace talks. | |
| At least 133 Palestinians have been killed since Israel began its operation five days ago, Palestinian sources say. | |
| Israel says it has been hit by over 40 rockets since Friday, suffering damage. | |
| It is the first time since Israel's offensive began that the UN Security Council has issued a statement, with members previously divided on their response. | |
| Text of UN Security Council statement | |
| The Security Council members expressed serious concern regarding the crisis related to Gaza and the protection and welfare of civilians on both sides. | |
| The Security Council members called for de-escalation of the situation, restoration of calm, and reinstitution of the November 2012 ceasefire. | |
| The Security Council members further called for respect for international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians. | |
| The Security Council members also expressed their support for the resumption of direct negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians with the aim of achieving a comprehensive peace agreement based on the two-state solution. | |
| Israel has vowed to press on with its campaign until rocket attacks stop. | |
| It says it is targeting militants and militant facilities, including the homes of senior operatives. "Dozens of terrorists" are among those killed, it says. | |
| However, the UN estimated has estimated that 77% of the people killed in Gaza were civilians. | |
| In the latest violence | |
| Israel's Iron Dome missile shield | |
| Are you in Israel or Gaza? How has the violence affected you? You can email your experiences to haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk, using the subject line 'Israel Gaza'. |