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Livni Threatens Hamas as Rockets Fall on Israel

In Cairo, foreign minister says Israel will 'do everything necessary'

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(Newser) – Tzipi Livni, the Israeli foreign minister, said today that her country would "do everything necessary" to fight Gaza militants, as four rockets landed near kibbutzes in the Negev. The chief diplomat and PM candidate met with Eygptian president Hosni Mubarak, who urged both sides to restrain themselves. Yesterday Hamas launched more than 80 rockets into Israel, prompting the Cabinet to prepare for military action, Haaretz reports.

At their meeting Mubarak encouraged Livni to address the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, which borders Egypt, but the foreign minister blamed Hamas for the plight of the civilian population in the area. While Mubarak is publicly calling for restraint, a report in a London pan-Arab newspaper yesterday suggested that Egypt would not oppose a limited Israeli military operation in the strip.

Palestinian militants carry homemade rockets on the outskirts of Gaza City, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008. Militants in the Gaza Strip bombarded Israel with dozens of mortars and rockets Wednesday.
Palestinian militants carry homemade rockets on the outskirts of Gaza City, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008. Militants in the Gaza Strip bombarded Israel with dozens of mortars and rockets Wednesday.   (AP Photo/Ashraf Amra)
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni talks during a presser following her meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008.
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni talks during a presser following her meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008.   (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, right, greets Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008.
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, right, greets Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008.   (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni casts her vote in primaries in Tel Aviv, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. Members of Israel's ruling Kadima party are electing their list of candidates for upcoming elections.
Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni casts her vote in primaries in Tel Aviv, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. Members of Israel's ruling Kadima party are electing their list of candidates for upcoming elections.   (AP Photo/Dan Balilty)
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni attends the weekly Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008.
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni attends the weekly Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008.   (AP Photo/David Silverman, Pool)
A Palestinian militant from the Popular Resistance Committees is seen with a homemade rocket on the outskirts of Gaza City, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008.
A Palestinian militant from the Popular Resistance Committees is seen with a homemade rocket on the outskirts of Gaza City, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ashraf Amra)
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Hamas needs to understand that our desire to live in peace doesn't mean we will allow the [rocket] fire to continue—Israel will do everything necessary to protect its citizens. - Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni

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