warned yesterday to cease rocket fire and threatened a widening offensive if Hamas continues. Hamas maintains Israel "is the aggressor." The ultimatum comes after Prime Minister stated the (IDF) was "prepared for a significant expansion of the operation" and after 75,000 army reservists were drafted for duty.  Secretary-General  is in the region meeting with the in an attempt to negotiate a between Israel and Gaza. There has been some optimism as Netanyahu met with his cabinet members to discuss a phased ceasefire agreement.
Israel warned Hamas yesterday to cease rocket fire and threatened a widening offensive if Hamas continues. Hamas maintains Israel "is the aggressor." The ultimatum comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the Israel Defence Force (IDF) was "prepared for a significant expansion of the operation" and after 75,000 army reservists were drafted for duty. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is in the region meeting with the in an attempt to negotiate a between Israel and Gaza. There has been some optimism as Netanyahu met with his cabinet members to discuss a phased ceasefire agreement.
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