Unlike Hamas, Israel would and could not countenance action that did not aim to minimise fatalities.
Charlie Cooper assesses whether Gaza turmoil is fuelling extremist sentiment in Britain.
Egyptian-born Abdelrahman Shaalan makes sumo wrestling history as 'Osunaarashi'.
Can Cheltenham's Banksy fans save 'Spy Booth' from graffiti attack in time?
Investigators are considering to press charges against those responsible for the giraffe's death.
The Independent put together a 'poll of polls'.
Man guilty of assault and criminal damage causes panic at Kirklees Magistrates Court
Shepherds have found a new lake near Gafsa, Tunisia, which authorities fear could be dangerous.
Tough wildlife protection act has meant that men are now doubling up for monkeys in Delhi.
IBTimes TV takes a look at how millions of men first volunteered, then were forced to fight the war.
Reports suggests tanks fired over an hour after truce began.
Recruitment group revealed that revenue rose to £310m from £288.8m.
In the UK, there is uncertainty on how to handle suspected cases. The US prepares for evacuations of citizens.
At least 25 people were killed and 267 injured when gas blasts ripped through a city in Taiwan.
The father reportedly allowed his son to enter the prohibited area and stroke the tiger.
ONS: average house price in London is £492,000, while UK is at £262,000
Its believed the explosions were caused by ruptured pipes in the undergound sewer systems.
Up to 6,000 people attend pro-Israel demonstration in the French capital.
Alleged message of IDF soldier reveling in the death of Palestinian soldiers sparks outcry on social media.
Delhi High Court orders three-wheeler e-rickshaws off the road
Photo montage of the 61 IDF soldiers killed in the Gaza conflict - average age 22.
Council may run Palestine flag back up flagpole despite claims it incites anti-semitism
Disney Middle East couple hold princesses and Family Guy members hostage in weird pro-Israeli stunt.
The world is rallying round Hamas's cause - but people need to gain a sense of perspective.
Contractor in Minnesota invents 3D printer that can print concrete directly from CAD designs
A poster sponsored by the Home Office blames women drinking for one in three rapes.
Utah man claims he was let go because grammatical blog post would confuse students
Turkish PM launches another rant against Jewish state.
Nabeel Rajab, who is president of the Bahrain centre of human rights (BCHR) and was recently freed after spending two years in prison for taking part in "illegal gatherings", told IBTimes UK that the Bahraini government "have bought the silence of the British government by increasing the business" since the start of the crackdown on peaceful protesters in 2011.
Activist slams Britain's cosy relationship with Bahrain and vows to continue struggle.