Violent vendetta on Israel with rockets?

Dangerous phase

Israel's decision to send ground troops into Gaza is a high-risk strategy, says the BBC's Jonathan Marcus.

Why are civilians on the front lines?

Explaining the Israel-Hamas conflict where civilians are paying the price

Background and guides

Benjamin Netanyahu Profile of Israeli PM and leader of Likud party

Mahmoud Abbas Profile of Palestinian Authority president

Who are Hamas? The Islamist group in charge of the Gaza Strip

Territories profile Guide to the West Bank and Gaza

Who are Fatah? Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' faction

Missile shield How does Israel's 'Iron Dome' work?