Map of IDF strikes and Gaza rocket fire
Rocket Barrage On Israel's South Continues Overnight, IDF Striking In Gaza -- Haaretz/Reuters
Israel launched a military operation in Gaza Wednesday, killing Hamas military chief Ahmed Jabari in airstrike; over 100 rockets fired at Israel since; more than 25 rockets intercepted by Iron Dome System; Israel may expand Gaza operation, says senior official; Israeli cabinet authorizes IDF reservists call-up; UNSC held emergency meeting on escalation.
A senior government official in Jerusalem said during a press briefing late Wednesday that Israel is preparing for "a significant expansion of the operation, including a ground incursion into the Gaza Strip, and summoning the reservists."
Following four days of escalation on the Israel-Gaza border, Israel launched a military operation in the Gaza Strip Wednesday, killing Hamas military chief Ahmed Jabari in an airstrike, and targeting weapons warehouses and long-range rocket launchers.
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More News On The Israeli - Hamas Conflict
Israel ready to widen Gaza operations, says Netanyahu -- BBC
Israeli military, Gaza militants trade fire -- AP
Ferocious Israeli Assault on Gaza Kills a Leader of Hamas -- New York Times
Hamas reeling but defiant as Israel pounds Gaza -- Reuters
Hamas: Assassination is a declaration of war -- Jerusalem Post
Gazans fire 95 rockets after Jabari hit -- Jerusalem Post
Palestinians ask UN Security Council in emergency session to stop Israel’s Gaza attacks -- Washington Post/AP
Security Council responds to Israeli strikes on Gaza -- Christian Science Monitor
U.N. Security Council holds emergency session on Israel raids -- Reuters
Egypt Recalls Envoy to Israel After Gaza Strike -- ABC News/AP
White House: Obama, Netanyahu, Morsi talk on Gaza attacks, killing of Hamas military chief -- Washington Post/AP
My Comment: If this tit-for-tat conflict between Hamas and Israel continues, expect an Israeli ground offensive very soon.
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