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U.N. Security Council calls for end to Gaza violence (Reuters)

 
Reuters - The U.N. Security Council called early on Sunday for an immediate halt to all violence in Gaza after a day of Israeli air strikes in response to rocket and mortar fire by Gaza militants against Israel. (link)

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