10 days of violence
A senior official from Palestinian militant group Hamas says a ceasefire with Israel could be reached "within a day or so".
They said "intensive talks" had been taking place but nothing is yet agreed.
Israel's Prime Minister claims the Israeli military is going to "unprecedented lengths" to prevent civilian casualties.
9 year-old Yara and 5 year-old Rula, are among the children killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
Their uncle, Awni Al Kawlak, notes they were always scared:
In 10 days of fighting hundreds of people have died, mostly Palestinians.
US President, Joe Biden, has called for a significant de-escalation.
Speaking yesterday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, appeared unwilling:
Just as I told the ambassadors here today, this is the inherent right of Israel. I very much appreciate the support of these governments, and I especially appreciate the support of our friend @POTUS Joe Biden, for the State of Israel's right to self-defense. pic.twitter.com/sEaPGXIwdS
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) May 19, 2021
Israel's Ambassador to the UK, Tzipi Hotovely, claims her government's regime is following international law: