“Palestinian blood that is spilled is precious, but the goals for which this blood is spilled are even more precious." - Khalil al-Hayya, Palestinian Legislative Council

After a spate of deadly Hamas attacks on Monday, 10 Israeli soldiers were killed, raising the IDF death toll during the operation to 53.

While missiles continue raining down on Israel, the IDF remains intent on destroying Hamas terror tunnels, despite US and UN efforts to broker a ceasefire.

The IDF shows evidence of Hamas exploitation of civilian infrastructure and total disregard for human life, thus demonstrating the challenges in the war on terror.

The death toll in Gaza rises as IDF destroys terror infrastructure. Also, a weapons shipment in the Dead Sea was blocked and a man was severely wounded in Samaria.

Israel has agreed to a humanitarian ceasefire and opened a field hospital to provide medical care to injured Palestinian civilians.

Hamas requested a lull in the fighting, having been pounded by the IDF. The terror group is suffering heavy casualties and serious damage to infrastructure.