12 more bodies of Palestinians were recovered from embattled Shejaia today, Palestinian health officials said. With this the death toll since 8th of this month has reached 447.

Meanwhile, Israeli tanks continue to shelled targets in the Gaza Strip today killing a woman in the predawn strike in Beit Hanoun.

Yesterday, it was one of the bloodiest day in the 13 days of conflict that saw 97 Palestinian people killed in fiercest attack launched by the Israel in recent years.

In its push against militants in Shejaia, Israel also suffered its worst losses in the offensive it launched to stop rocket fire from Gaza, with 13 soldiers killed, including two Americans. United States today confirmed that two Americans who were soldiers with the Israel Defense Force have been killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip. State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki however said, no further details were immediately available.