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Poll suggests many Israelis back a deal with Hamas to free the hostages – but not a Gaza
ceasefire.source
The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the young lives shattered by violence.source
Sirens are heard in the Israeli city of Ashkelon, as missiles fired from Gaza are intercepted.source
Palestinian Islamic Jihad posts videos of two Gaza hostages, but Israel fears "psychological terror".source
Israel's manoeuvre has been described as "a tactical operation", meaning it was limited in scope.source
The increased strikes across Gaza came amid international efforts to move humanitarian aid into the besieged territory.source