Since the assassination of Hamas leader Ahmed al-Jabari last week the violence in the Middle-East region has escalated frighteningly fast. Missile attacks from both sides are becoming all the more frequent and the list of civilian casualties is growing by the day. To help keep up to date with the situation the Guardian has put together an interactive map of the Gaza strip and surrounding territories that is updated as reports of future incidents are received. With links to sources as well as addresses eye witnesses  to send photos and videos to, this is an example of of modern news reporting making use of its global audience, and the tools they now have to help build a clearer, more detailed picture of international events.