- Israel observed a brief lull in its attack on Gaza after drawing sharp criticisms for striking a UN School which was sheltering many refugees for the 2nd time.
- The Israeli troops continued to advance in Gaza even as Israel was discussing an Egyptian proposal for a longer ceasefire.
- On the other hand, during the lull it also bombed a market place which was swarming with people who had ventured out to stock supplies during the lull killing many people.
- It continued to strike the marketplace even as volunteers and paramedics were trying to attend to the wounded. Reports allege a journalist to be killed in the attack too.
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