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The US restrains itself from supporting Israel in its housing move in Jerusalem and West Bank.

General Assembly votes to grant Palestine non-member observer state status by 138 votes to 9.

$1m interceptor defence system expected to be fully operational in 2014.

The leader of the Lebanon-based Islamic militant group says Israel failed to overcome the Palestinian resistance.

Sirens heard in many Israeli regions including Eshkol, Sderot and Ashkelon.

26 more Palestinians dead in IDF bombardment, while Netanyahu warns he will take 'whatever action' necessary if situation escalates.

Obama speaks to Mursi and Netanyahu while Hamas and Israeli representatives hold talks in Cairo.

At least 900 Israeli rockets target Gaza government buildings and media outlets.

Apart from unleashing airstrikes, Israel has deployed its navy as heavy fighting continues, while Egypt said to be working on a truce plan.

Israel launches attacks on targets in Gaza, destroying the office of Prime Minister Ismail Haniya.

Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah urges Arab leaders to use oil embargo against US and Israel.

No contest in 50 percent of constituencies because of Hamas boycott.

No casualties reported, but several buildings damaged in cross-border bombardment.

Egypt's military helicopters fire missiles in Toumah village, a few kilometres from Gaza Strip.

Israeli and Egyptian officials say the assailants were Islamic Jihadists.