Despite ongoing airstrikes, over a thousand Gazans take to the streets for the funeral of Hamas military leader Ahmed Al-Jaabari this morning.

he was killed in an Israeli airstrike yesterday as Israel launched a major offensive against Palestinian militants.

Across Gaza another 13 people also lost their lives.

Jaabari's body was taken towards Gaza's main mosque for burial.

In retaliation, Hamas continued to fire rockets into southern Israel, leaving at least three Israelis dead.

The escalating attacks have shattered hopes that a true could pull the two sides back from the brink of war.

The United Nations Security Council has called for the violence to stop.

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