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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

(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... Read full story »

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