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| Israel warns north Gaza civilians to evacuate ahead of strikes | Israel warns north Gaza civilians to evacuate ahead of strikes |
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| Israel says it has warned residents in northern Gaza to evacuate as it prepares to launch fresh air strikes. | |
| Earlier, Israeli forces raided a suspected rocket-launching site in Gaza in their first ground incursion since operations began on 8 July. | |
| The military says it will continue its offensive until Palestinian militants stop firing rockets at Israeli cities. | |
| At least 159 Palestinians have been killed since the air strikes, according to health officials in Gaza. | |
| They are said to include 17 members of one family who died in an Israeli missile strike on Saturday evening. | They are said to include 17 members of one family who died in an Israeli missile strike on Saturday evening. |
| Israel says it is targeting Hamas militants and "terror sites", including the homes of senior operatives. However, the United Nations has estimated that 77% of the people killed in Gaza have been civilians. | Israel says it is targeting Hamas militants and "terror sites", including the homes of senior operatives. However, the United Nations has estimated that 77% of the people killed in Gaza have been civilians. |
| The UN Security Council called for a ceasefire and peace talks on Saturday. It is the first time since Israel's offensive began that they have issued a statement, with members previously divided on their response. | The UN Security Council called for a ceasefire and peace talks on Saturday. It is the first time since Israel's offensive began that they have issued a statement, with members previously divided on their response. |
| 'Heinous crime' | 'Heinous crime' |
| The military confirmed it had dropped leaflets over the city of Beit Lahiya on Sunday morning telling civilians to seek shelter. | The military confirmed it had dropped leaflets over the city of Beit Lahiya on Sunday morning telling civilians to seek shelter. |
| "We do not wish to harm civilians in Gaza, but these civilians must know that remaining in close proximity to Hamas terrorists and infrastructures is extremely unsafe," the IDF said. | "We do not wish to harm civilians in Gaza, but these civilians must know that remaining in close proximity to Hamas terrorists and infrastructures is extremely unsafe," the IDF said. |
| By 10:30am local time (07:30am GMT), more than 4,000 Gaza residents had taken refuge at eight bases of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, spokesman Chris Gunness said. | By 10:30am local time (07:30am GMT), more than 4,000 Gaza residents had taken refuge at eight bases of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, spokesman Chris Gunness said. |
| Meanwhile, around 800 Palestinians holding dual citizenship have reportedly begun leaving Gaza via Israel's Erez Crossing. | Meanwhile, around 800 Palestinians holding dual citizenship have reportedly begun leaving Gaza via Israel's Erez Crossing. |
| Early on Sunday, Israeli air strikes destroyed most of the security headquarters and police stations run by Hamas Islamist militants. | Early on Sunday, Israeli air strikes destroyed most of the security headquarters and police stations run by Hamas Islamist militants. |
| The homes next to the compound suffered extensive damage, as they are located in the densely populated neighbourhood of Tel al-Hawa in south Gaza, correspondents say. | The homes next to the compound suffered extensive damage, as they are located in the densely populated neighbourhood of Tel al-Hawa in south Gaza, correspondents say. |
| The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its troops also raided a site used to fire long-range rockets at Israel. | The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its troops also raided a site used to fire long-range rockets at Israel. |
| "The mission was accomplished," the IDF wrote on its official Twitter account, adding: "During the mission, there was an exchange of fire. Four soldiers were lightly injured and all returned home safely." | "The mission was accomplished," the IDF wrote on its official Twitter account, adding: "During the mission, there was an exchange of fire. Four soldiers were lightly injured and all returned home safely." |
| It is believed to be the first time Israeli troops - thought to be naval commandos on this occasion - have entered Gaza since Israel launched Operation Protective Edge, which it says is aimed at stopping rocket attacks and destroying Hamas' capabilities. | It is believed to be the first time Israeli troops - thought to be naval commandos on this occasion - have entered Gaza since Israel launched Operation Protective Edge, which it says is aimed at stopping rocket attacks and destroying Hamas' capabilities. |
| Israel has been building up its troops along the border with northern Gaza, fuelling speculation of a possible ground invasion. | |
| On Saturday evening, four Israeli missiles hit a house in Gaza belonging to police chief Tayseer al-Batsh, a Gaza health official said. | On Saturday evening, four Israeli missiles hit a house in Gaza belonging to police chief Tayseer al-Batsh, a Gaza health official said. |
| The strike is reported to have killed 17 members of the same family, while Tayseer al-Batsh was wounded but survived. | The strike is reported to have killed 17 members of the same family, while Tayseer al-Batsh was wounded but survived. |
| Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri described the raid as "a heinous crime", warning that Israel would "pay a heavy price for its aggression against the Palestinian people". | Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri described the raid as "a heinous crime", warning that Israel would "pay a heavy price for its aggression against the Palestinian people". |
| Call for restraint | Call for restraint |
| The IDF says it has so far struck some 1,320 "terror" sites across Gaza, while Hamas have launched more than 800 rockets at Israel. | The IDF says it has so far struck some 1,320 "terror" sites across Gaza, while Hamas have launched more than 800 rockets at Israel. |
| Israel's Iron Dome missile shield intercepted several rockets on Sunday above central and southern Israel, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports. | Israel's Iron Dome missile shield intercepted several rockets on Sunday above central and southern Israel, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports. |
| At least three Israelis have been seriously injured since the violence erupted, but no Israelis have been killed by the attacks. | |
| Palestinian sources say more than 1,000 people have been injured since Israel began its operation six days ago. | Palestinian sources say more than 1,000 people have been injured since Israel began its operation six days ago. |
| France on Sunday again condemned the Hamas rocket attacks, but also called on Israel to "show restraint" in its Gaza campaign and avoid civilian casualties. | France on Sunday again condemned the Hamas rocket attacks, but also called on Israel to "show restraint" in its Gaza campaign and avoid civilian casualties. |
| Germany is sending Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Israel on Monday for talks with Israelis and Palestinians to help negotiate an end to the violence. | Germany is sending Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Israel on Monday for talks with Israelis and Palestinians to help negotiate an end to the violence. |
| Rocket fire and air strikes increased after the abduction and killing of three Israeli teenagers in June, which Israel blamed on Hamas and which led to a crackdown on the group in the West Bank. Hamas denied being behind the killings. | Rocket fire and air strikes increased after the abduction and killing of three Israeli teenagers in June, which Israel blamed on Hamas and which led to a crackdown on the group in the West Bank. Hamas denied being behind the killings. |
| Tensions rose further after the suspected revenge killing of a Palestinian teenager in Jerusalem on 2 July. Six Jewish suspects were arrested over the youth's abduction and murder. | Tensions rose further after the suspected revenge killing of a Palestinian teenager in Jerusalem on 2 July. Six Jewish suspects were arrested over the youth's abduction and murder. |
| Israel and militants in Gaza fought an eight-day war in November 2012, which ended with a truce. | Israel and militants in Gaza fought an eight-day war in November 2012, which ended with a truce. |
| Israel's Iron Dome missile shield | Israel's Iron Dome missile shield |