Dunya News - Gaza toll passes 300 as UN's Ban heads to region

  • 10 years ago
Israel's campaign against the besieged Palestinian territory entered day 12 in the bloodiest conflict for several years, and the Jewish state stood poised to intensify a ground operation inside the Strip.
US President Barack Obama has supported Israel's right to defend itself, but urged it to work harder to avoid innocent deaths in an operation with a high civilian toll, including many women and children.