Civilian casualties in Gaza, as Israel sets about destroying the ruling terror group, are inevitable but not illegal, experts explain, if the army acts with necessary caution

US Secretary of State says many world leaders express support for Israel in private but won't publicly endorse its right to defend itself, or denounce Hamas terror group

Volunteers say they are forced to bury multiple bodies together as space runs out; WHO says 12 out of 35 hospitals out of action; Hamas death toll cannot be independently verified

IDF drops fliers in Strip promising Gazans reward for info on hostages; no injuries as projectiles hit W. Bank settlement, Sderot

Israel's leaders are preoccupied with eliminating Hamas. But the US and others are seeking an exit strategy. Some on the right say this should involve going back to Gush Katif

President set to meet Netanyahu, Herzog and others while stressing need for 'humanitarian truce' in Gaza; is also expected to travel to Ramallah to meet PA's Abbas

Negotiations reportedly hit snag over terror group's demand that Israel allow fuel, more humanitarian aid into Strip; Israel said to refuse unless all 220 hostages are released

Officials indicate that Israel still hasn't decided whether it wants to launch major ground offensive or carry out combo of surgical strikes and targeted raids of Hamas terrorists

Husbands of two captives from Nir Oz are still believed held by Hamas; release comes after unverified reports claimed dozens with foreign citizenships could be freed

Their Israeli work permits revoked, many Gazans seeking to stay in PA-ruled areas were apprehended and are being held in IDF facilities awaiting war's end