270 killed, 700 injured

The bloodiest day in Gaza's history - says BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7801662.stm Overnight bombing destroys mosque and TV station in Gaza. http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1230111723191&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Hamas admits being caught off-guard by the Israeli offensive and accuses Egypt of colluding with Israel in this attack. http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1230111722466&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Most Palestinian shops around the country will be closed today. Soldiers we expect will be patrolling all the streets. Most of us have decided to stay at home and avoid trouble outside.