Is the world turning a blind eye? As the fighting continues and the casualties mount, many worry that international attention has turned away from the war.
Seven indisputable facts about Gaza
Hunger: On Friday, the US president said that "a lot of people were starving" in Gaza. Israel rejects claims of a food shortage. Glossary
Gaza - The smaller of two Palestinian territories, home to two million people. It is located on the Mediterranean coast, bordered by Israel and Egypt.
Ceasefire - An end to fighting — often temporary.
Israel - A country in the Middle East, and the only Jewish nation in the modern period. It is seen by Jews, Christians and Muslims as the Holy Land.
Refugee - People who are forced from their countries because war or persecution.
Famine - A widespread scarcity of food.
UN - United Nations. An intergovernmental organisation based in New York that aims to maintain international peace and security.
Hamas - A militant Palestinian organisation, which has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007. It is listed as a terrorist organisation in the UK.
Civilians - People who are not in the army or the police.