More than fifty Palestinians have been killed in Gaza in the bloodiest single day of fighting with Israeli forces for many months. At least two Israeli soldiers were also killed. Reports say many of the Palestinians who died were militants, but civilians, including children, were also killed.
Israel says it is retaliating for persistent rocket attacks on its territory from Hamas-controlled Gaza. The Palestinians have called for an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council.
The clashes are overshadowing a forthcoming visit to the region by the American Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice.
Sunday, 2.March.2008
