Gaza ceasefire 'unlikely to be imminent'
– Manuel Hassassian, the Palestinian ambassador to the UKI don't see very high prospects for a ceasefire now because Israel is continuing with its own agenda. They believe that Hamas is going to continue with its resistance. You have to question the timing of the operation. Israel has elections coming in January and have messages for the Palestinians to stop them going to the General Assembly of the United Nations.
Return of the bus bomb has struck terror in Tel Aviv
Today's bombing in Tel Aviv is reminiscent of six years ago and could mark a serious escalation in the conflict.
Gaza truce suits all sides but is no guarantee of peace
A truce in Gaza suits all sides but none of the groups seem interested in a long-lasting solution.
Close up on Israel's Iron Dome air defence system
A complex system of air defences has been instrumental in protecting Israel's population from incoming rockets.