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In reply to the discussion: Israel launches ground incursion in Gaza Strip [View all]Jefferson23
(30,099 posts)11. Israel warns of wider Gaza assault as Palestinian toll hits 278
GAZA CITY (AFP) -- Israel warned Friday it could broaden a Gaza ground assault aimed at smashing Hamas's network of cross-border tunnels, as it intensified an operation that has so far killed 278 Palestinians and injured more than 2,000.
With diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire gathering pace, US President Barack Obama said he had telephoned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to voice concerns about the crisis.
And Abbas reached out for French help to lobby Hamas allies Qatar and Turkey to pressure the group into accepting a truce during talks in Cairo with Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius.
In the face of Israel's land, sea and air offensive that has sent terrified civilians running for cover, Hamas remained defiant and warned Israel it would "drown in the swamp of Gaza."
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With diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire gathering pace, US President Barack Obama said he had telephoned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to voice concerns about the crisis.
And Abbas reached out for French help to lobby Hamas allies Qatar and Turkey to pressure the group into accepting a truce during talks in Cairo with Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius.
In the face of Israel's land, sea and air offensive that has sent terrified civilians running for cover, Hamas remained defiant and warned Israel it would "drown in the swamp of Gaza."
http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=714212
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38 Palestinians killed as Israel presses Gaza ground assault/ Report: 3 Israeli soldiers wounded by
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#4
Woman hurt and home hit near Ashdod, intercepts over Tel Aviv as central Israel under heavy fire
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#5
The violence has been horrific..the leadership is not what I would call leaders.
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#7
LIVE UPDATES: Israeli civilian killed, 4 wounded by Gaza rocket near Dimona
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#14
It is sickening, they are doing just that. Points to score over dead bodies...all of them. n/t
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#29
Yes the instance a couple days back, right around when the ground war started up.
bemildred
Jul 2014
#33
unconfirmed - Hamas armed wing: 5 Israeli soldiers killed in new cross-border attack
azurnoir
Jul 2014
#34