Buildings are ripped to shreds, as Israeli forces continue to pound Gaza.<br/> <br />Shortly after a midday Israeli air strike, Palestinian medics said two people had died and 45 were injured.<br/> <br />The death toll from the 16-day conflict is said to have risen above 600.<br/> <br />With ceasefire talks in the works, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said his unannounced visit had made some progress.<br/> <br />He, along with Ban Ki-moon, are ramping up the pressure.<br/> <br />A rocket launched by Hamas militants hit a house near Ben Gurion airport, and with it Israel's economy has taken a fresh blow.<br/> <br />U.S. and European airlines banned flights to Tel Aviv amid safety concerns.<br/> <br />But the Israeli Airports Authority urged flights to resume:<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) THE SPOKESMAN FOR THE ISRAELI AIRPORTS AUTHORITY, OFER LEFFLER, SAYING:<br/> <br />"Ben Gurion airport is the safety place in Earth, is the safety place in Israel. Right now there are around 80 flights that canceled their come to Israel. A
