Kids killed in Israeli insurgence

Jan 05 - An least three Palestinian children have been killed as Israeli tanks shelled the Hamas-run enclave on the third day of a ground offensive.

At least three children were among a dozen Palestinian civilians killed on Monday (January 5) as Israeli troops pressed a ground assault on Hamas militants despite efforts made yesterday to negotiate a ceasefire.

These three children and their mother, were killed when a tank shell hit their home in the city of Gaza.

Seven members of a separate family were also killed in an explosion at the nearby Beach refugee camp.

At least 524 Palestinians have so far been killed since the insurgence began 10 days ago.