| Diplomats seek truce as Gaza's civilian toll rises (AP) [7 mins][Israel] AP - GAZA CITY, Gaza Israel ignored mounting international calls for a cease-fire Monday and said it won't stop its crippling 10-day assault until "peace and tranquility" are achieved in southern Israeli towns in the line of Palestinian rocket fire. Three Israeli soldiers died in a friendly fire incident.Related stories: Diplomats seek truce as Gaza's civilian toll rises Gaza civilian toll rises; diplomats seeking truce (Detroit Free Press) ~2 grouped stories | Casualties rise in Gaza offensive [42 mins][Dimra] Casualties pour into packed hospitals in Gaza as Israel continues its offensive, losing three soldiers overnight.Related stories: Casualties rise in Gaza offensive Casualties rise in Gaza ~28 grouped stories |