More than 1000 people killed in Gaza, nearly a third are children. How many more before the madness ends?

Palestinian deaths in the Gaza Strip have passed 1,000, medical sources in Gaza say, as diplomatic efforts continue to reach a ceasefire. 

Nearly a third of the dead are reported to be children and nearly 5,000 people have been injured. 

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said he wanted to find a durable and sustainable ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian fighters. 

But clashes reportedly intensified as Mr Ban began a Middle East tour. More...

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