The high price of war in the Middle East
More than 2,100 dead on the Palestinian side, and about 70 dead Israelis - the most recent conflict comes at great cost. Gaza's infrastructure is heavily damaged, which adds to the immense material cost.
Rejoicing in Gaza
People celebrate the long-term ceasefire agreed upon by Israel and the militant Palestinians. The past 50 days of vicious fighting have come at a great price, in particular for the residents of the Gaza Strip.
Weeks of bloodshed
Above, the funeral of a two-year-old boy killed in southern Gaza in an air raid. According to the UN, the Israeli attacks killed more than 2,100 people, almost 500 of them children.
Homeless
Refugees find food and shelter in a UN school in Gaza City. Thousands of families have lost their homes and are now packed in overcrowded schools and emergency shelters.
Scarred for life
A doctor at the Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City treats a child. According to Palestinian authorities, more than 11,000 people were injured in the war. Many will be disabled forever.
Power is scarce
Gaza's utility company and the water desalination plants have been heavily damaged. The consequences for public electricity and water supplies are disastrous.
Beware of the ruins
Israel says it bombed 5,230 targets in the Gaza Strip. The UN estimates the reconstruction costs at several billion euros. Deadly debris: Thousands of explosive devices are suspected to be hidden under the ruins.
A close shave
This apartment in Ashkelon was damaged by a Palestinian rocket. Thanks also to Israel's missile defence, the simple projectiles rarely cause damage or claim casualties.
Eternal grief
A family grieves at the funeral of a four-year-old Israeli boy who was killed in an attack launched from Gaza. Israel says militant Palestinians fired about 4,600 rockets into the country, killing six people.
Mourning with the troops
Israeli soldiers mourn the death of a comrade. 64 Israeli soldiers were killed in military operations in the most recent conflict. There is great public interest in honoring the soldiers at their funerals.
Targeting tunnels
Hamas fighters in a tunnel in Gaza: destroying the tunnel network was a key Israeli goal in the war. It is not clear how successful the mission was. Many tunnels reached into Israeli territory.
To the bitter end
Both sides intensified their attacks just before the truce took effect. Palestinian rockets killed two Israelis, while the Israeli Air Force targeted high-rises in Gaza City.