Israel's 2012 Assault on Gaza: A Balance Sheet

PalQuest records the killing of Muhammad Shamalakh in or near Gaza City. The chronology lists it as a distinct event.

The PalQuest daily account follows developments during day 6 of the Gaza war; see the linked chronology for the full account.

The PalQuest daily account follows developments during day 7 of the Gaza war; see the linked chronology for the full account.

The PalQuest daily account follows developments during day 8 of the Gaza war; see the linked chronology for the full account.

PalQuest records this development: Israel's 2012 Assault on Gaza: Cease-Fire Evening Announcement.

The UN General Assembly granted Palestine non-member observer state status. This changed its standing within the UN but did not grant full membership.

PalQuest records this development: Hamas's Khalid Mishal Visits the Gaza Strip.

PalQuest records this development: Jordanian-Palestinian Agreement on Holy Sites in Jerusalem.

PalQuest records this development: Prime Minister Salam Fayyad Resigns.

PalQuest records this development: Arab League Delegation in Washington Discusses the Arab Peace Initiative.