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Israel Scales Back Gaza Offensive

Hamas rocket attacks slow, but Israelis say fighting isn't over

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 10, 2008 8:16 AM CDT

(Newser) – Israel is reining in its Gaza offensive after seeing a big reduction in cross-border rocket fire over the weekend, the BBC reports. But Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said there was no truce in place. “The fighting is ongoing and will at times increase... Read full story »

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