Palestinians flee their homes towards southern Gaza

Desperate parents have been pictured cradling their children as they run through war-torn areas in search of medical assistance.

Other photos show bruised children receiving medical aid in hospitals, while young kids have been seen looking lost as they navigate through the rubble and clamber through the billowing smoke to safety.Images too harrowing to publish show heartbroken parents carrying the bodies of innocent children who have lost their lives at a tragically young age during the conflict. Heartbroken parents have also had to bury their innocent children who have no role in the bloody violence. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Monday night: 'I ­recognise the legitimate grievances of the Palestinians. But nothing can justify these acts of terror and the killing, maiming and abduction of civilians. I recognise Israel's legitimate security concerns, but also remind Israel civilians must be respected and protected at all timed.'