Israel attacks continue amid growing calls for a cease-fire in Gaza
WARNING: Graphic content. The head of the CIA jetted to Europe for talks with Israeli and Qatari officials Monday, sounding out the potential for a deal on a new cease-fire and the release of hostages in Gaza, as the U.S. defense secretary spoke to Israeli military leaders about scaling back major combat operations against Hamas.
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Palestinians salvage belongings from the destroyed Al-Gatshan family building after an Israeli strike in Nusseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, Monday, Dec. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Palestinians search for the bodies of Al-Gatshan family after an Israeli strike in Nusseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, Monday, Dec. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Israeli attack helicopter fires a missile into the Gaza Strip, Monday, Dec. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Humanitarian aid trucks enter through the Kerem Shalom crossing from Israel into the Gaza Strip on Monday, Dec. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
An Israeli soldier plays a violin in an armored vehicle near the border of the Gaza Strip, Monday, Dec. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Israeli soldiers sit in an armored vehicle near the border of the Gaza Strip, Monday, Dec. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Palestinians displaced by the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip cook at the makeshift tent camp in the Muwasi area on Monday, Dec. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smoke rises from the Fara'a refugee camp in the West Bank during an Israeli military raid on Monday, Dec. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Palestinian firefighters extinguish cars after an Israeli military raid on the Fara'a refugee camp in the West Bank on Monday, Dec. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friends and relatives attend the funeral of Palestinians killed during an Israeli military raid on the Fara'a refugee camp in the West Bank on Monday, Dec. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friends and relatives attend the funeral of Palestinians killed during an Israeli military raid on the Fara'a refugee camp in the West Bank on Monday, Dec. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Palestinian girl wounded in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip receives treatment at a hospital in Khan Younis on Monday, Dec. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Palestinians flee the Israeli ground offensive in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Monday, Dec. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Israel Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, right, speaks during a joint statement with his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, following a joint statement following their meeting about Israel's military operation in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Dec. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin makes a joint statement with Israel Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, after their meeting about Israel's military operation in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Dec. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Israel Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant makes a joint statement with his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, after their meeting about Israel's military operation in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Dec. 18.