Tens of thousands of children wearing uniforms and carrying satchels flocked back to schools throughout the Gaza Strip today, days after Israel ended its fierce military operation against the territory’s rulers, the militant group Hamas.

Israeli forces pounded dozens of Hamas targets early today as the army kept up pressure on the Islamic militant group ahead of a crucial vote on whether to end Israel’s punishing three-week-long campaign against Gaza’s rulers.

Israel kept up its blockade of Gaza today despite warnings of a looming humanitarian disaster.

Israel kept up its blockade of Gaza today despite warnings of a looming humanitarian disaster.