New diplomatic push for ceasefire

US Secretary of State John Kerry has said a plan formulated by Egypt will be the framework for any ceasefire. Meanwhile, Israeli media have quoted the army as saying a soldier is missing. Media say he is presumed dead.

 

More than 600 Palestinians and 29 Israelis have been killed in the past 14 days of fighting, officials say.

 

The latest Palestinian death toll was announced by Gaza’s health ministry, which also said that 3,640 people had been injured.

Read More: BBC News – Gaza conflict: New diplomatic push for ceasefire.