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Israel Readies Gaza Strike

Attack planned on Hamas stronghold

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 26, 2008 4:04 AM CST
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(Newser) – Israel is preparing a short, intense air and ground assault on militant positions in Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, Haaretz reports. The Israeli cabinet has given the green light for an operation in retaliation for recent rocket attacks on civilian targets within Israel. Officials will meet again Sunday before any incursion, according to spokesmen. 

"We have to use all of our might against the terror infrastructure and create a different security reality around the Gaza Strip," said Israel's military chief. Defense Minister Ehud Barak warned: "Anyone who harms Israeli citizens and soldiers will pay the price."

An Israeli woman is evacuated by medics after a rocket fired by Palestinian militants from Gaza hit the southern Israeli town of Sderot.
An Israeli woman is evacuated by medics after a rocket fired by Palestinian militants from Gaza hit the southern Israeli town of Sderot.   (AP Photo/Moti Milrod)
An Israeli tank in position near the border with the Gaza Strip. Israel is preparing a ground and air assault on the Hamas stronghold.
An Israeli tank in position near the border with the Gaza Strip. Israel is preparing a ground and air assault on the Hamas stronghold.   (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)
Palestinian militants from the Popular Resistance Committees prepare to fire rockets into Israel.
Palestinian militants from the Popular Resistance Committees prepare to fire rockets into Israel.   (AP Photo/Ashraf Amra)
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