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Israel Pounds Gaza for 4th Day

Fear and chaos spreads in Gaza as death toll from Israeli strikes edges toward 400

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 30, 2008 3:09 AM CST

(Newser) – Israeli warplanes continued bombarding the Gaza Strip for a fourth day today, pushing the death toll close to 400, reports the New York Times. Israel vowed to continue the operation until all rocket fire from Gaza has ceased and Hamas' will is broken. "There... Read full story »

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