US and European airlines have suspended flights into Israel's Ben Gurion airport after a rocket landed just a mile away.

The US Federal Aviation Administration ordered three US carriers that fly to Israel - Delta, United and US Airways - to halt flights for 24 hours.

European carriers Lufthansa, KLM, and Air France have also cancelled flights to Tel Aviv.

The move comes amid heightened scrutiny over flights near conflict zones.

The recent upsurge in violence has cost over 600 lives.

The UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has told Israel and Hamas that they share a common future.

Speaking at a joint press conference with Israeli prime Minister in Jerusalem, the UN chief said military action would not provide Israel with a secure future.

He urged both sides to work towards a ceasefire...

Responding to the UN secretary general, Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would continue to defend itself against Hamas...