Palestinian plight takes back seat as Lebanon conflict eclipses Gaza
The United Nations and aid agencies called Wednesday upon the international community not to forget the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, which they say is at least as serious as the situation in Lebanon. On Wednesday, Israel pressed on with its month-old offensive in Gaza carrying out two raids in the coastal strip, with no casualties. At least 152 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier have died since Israel launched the offensive, according to an AFP count. Full Story