558 Palestinians are killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.

More than 2,800 people have been hurt, and the number of fatalities has increased by more than 65.

Following a significant assault by the Palestinian group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, Israel began the counterattack.

The biggest civilian carnage in Israeli history has resulted in almost 700 deaths and 2,400 injuries in Israel.

Hamas claims that four hostages were murdered by the Israeli air assaults, and more than 100 Israelis have also been taken hostage inside the Gaza Strip.

Israel, the United States, and the European Union all consider Hamas to be a terrorist organization.