The UN headquarters in Gaza is hit by Israeli shells - je 15.01.2009 16

Diplomatic efforts to end the Gaza conflict are gathering pace with the UN Secretary General and the German foreign minister trying to mediate a ceasefire. This, as Israeli troops intensified their offensive in Gaza.. moving deep into residential areas in Gaza City. One hospital was reportedly ablaze after being hit by what witnesses say was a phosphorous shell, a toxic and highly flammable munition. A UN compound in Gaza also came under fire earlier today.