At previous gatherings, US blocked body forum from issuing statements it said would be 'unhelpful' in de-escalating violence; unlike previous sessions, Friday meeting to be public
Since the outbreak of violence on Monday night, 4 Israeli civilians and an Indian national were killed by projectiles; IDF soldier killed in anti-tank missile strike
Israel says it is targeting terror group's leadership and munitions, moving additional troops to the border; 53 Palestinians reported killed, IDF says most were terrorists
Defense minister warns 'all options are on the table' as fighting shows no sign of abating; adds that in the Strip, 'high-rises are falling down, commanders are being killed'
State Department spokesman insists Washington has not disengaged from Mideast conflict, calls Hamas conduct 'horrific' and urges both sides to restore calm
More than 200 rockets fired deep into Israel in apparent response to IDF destroying apartment building in Gaza, killing of top Hamas leaders; in Yehud, family survives hit on house
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