### [2012-11-15](/feed/2012/11/15/index.md)

##### Eight-day conflict
# The Palestinian death toll rises to at least 16, including 2 children. Officials in Gaza report at least 150 have been injured since the start of the Israeli operation. 




### Sources:

1. [Al Jazeera](http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/11/20121115135540965773.html)

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