"The truce should include a complete ceasefire and allow aid and humanitarian relief everywhere in the Gaza Strip," he said.

One of the wounded indiviuals is a 20-year-old male who is in serious condition with shrapnel wounds.

He put his words in the form of a letter, which he read in English at the end of his son’s funeral on Sunday • "We’re going to win this one, with you or without you."

Rockets down 80%, all long range anti-tank missiles quickly destroyed.

While Gaza lacks oil, it can become the breadbasket of the Middle East, producing fruits and vegetables. Its pristine beaches could attract tourists from around the world.

The White House said Russia and Iran appeared to be deepening their defense cooperation and that in addition to supplying drones, Tehran was working with Moscow to produce Iranian drones.

“We are ready to provide you with any assistance you wish to evacuate children and patients," the Israeli officer said. "We’ll even provide you with an incubator."

Iranian students said that violence and intimidation by security forces have driven some students to suicidal ideation.