Rockets continued to be fired into central Israel from the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip and a withering barrage of mortars continued to fall in border communities on Tuesday morning, opening day 50 of the current conflict. A house in Ashkelon suffered a direct hit causing several injuries and the Iron Dome air defense system intercepted several rockets as the Air Force hit dozens of terror targets in the Strip. Another rocket was also fired into Israel from Lebanon late Monday, causing no injuries or damage. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to bring the fighting to an end continued at the UN in New York, where the US is reportedly working on a draft proposal for a Security Council Resolution in cooperation with European and Arab allies. Read More
