A month away from elections, Turkish prime minister continues to slam Israel's Gaza operation, possibly in hopes of winning Sunni voters; meanwhile the Jewish American Congress asked Erdogan to give back peace award.

Gaza fighting continues on 17th day of Operation Protective Edge as IDF forces attack underground rocket launchers, Hamas’ observation points and rocket infrastructure.

IDF chief of staff visits commanders near the front lines, tells soldiers 'I am very proud of you, continue with the mission.'

Image taken hundreds of miles from earth captures IDF strikes on Gaza, rockets launched from Strip fly over Israel.

Abbas aide: Truce talks continue; Islamic Jihad: We are prepared for all eventualities; Egypt FM: Hamas could have saved many lives by accepting our truce proposal.

Soldier lightly wounded from shrapnel in Hof Ashkelon; Iron Dome intercepts 12 rockets fired at Ashdod and Ashkelon.

Palestinian and Arab media report at least 3 killed, including 5-month-old baby, and over 40 wounded.

PM tells IDF to prepare to expand operation; incursion comes after hours of heavy artillery fire on northern Gaza; Gantz: Goal is to take control of areas where we find terror tunnels.