Jerusalem Preparing For 'Significant Expansion' Of Gaza Operation, Says Government Official -- Haaretz
Foreign Ministry goes into semi-emergency mode; Netanyahu speaks with Obama, thanks him for backing Israel's right to defend itself.
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."
The official said that until now, the operation has already achieved several goals, including severe damage to Hamas' long-range Fajr missiles, which can reach Tel Aviv and the Gush Dan area.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel hammers Hamas in Gaza offensive.
Obama still silent as Egypt backs Hamas.
Hamas says now in 'open war' with Israel, promises 'gates of hell'.
Israeli air strike kills Hamas military chief Jabari. Hamas military chief Ahmed Jabari killed by Israeli strike.
Israel threatens to overthrow Abbas over Palestinian statehood bid.
Obama says to make diplomatic push on Iran nuclear program.
Deadly fighting rages on across Syria.
Israel says Syrian rebels hold villages on Golan slopes.
U.S. stops short of recognizing Syrian opposition body.
U.N.'s nuclear report on Iran may not be all bad news for West.
Protests in Jordan after spike in fuel prices.
Kuwait voting row mushrooms into broader debate over power.
ASIA
US to station space radar in Australia.
Chinese Communist Party to unveil new leadership.
Communist Party Congress closes in China. China's Hu clears way for Xi to take party helm.
Respected China vice-premier tipped to head anti-graft effort.
Pakistan frees Taliban prisoners for peace process.
Suspected North Korea missile parts seized en route to Syria in May.
Japan set for December elections.
Report: Sri Lankan war was grave failure for UN.
AFRICA
Libya swears in first elected government.
Libyan officials acknowledge they’ve arrested no suspects in Benghazi consulate attack.
US military official: Some Benghazi consulate attackers had links to al-Qaida in North Africa.
African Union asks UN to authorize military intervention in Mali's militant-held north. AU Endorses Mali military intervention.
France nixes military action in Mali.
Sudanese rebels shell oil state capital Kadugli.
U.N. worker killed in Sudan, South Sudan disputed region.
EUROPE
Thousands rally in Ireland after woman denied abortion dies.
EU 2013 budget talks in crisis amid row over spending.
Anti-austerity strikes and protests across Europe turn violent - live.
Envoy says Bosnian Serbs seek to undermine peace deal.
France’s President Hollande struggles to regain popularity.
Putin health issue not 'serious': Russian PM.
Russia's Putin signs new treason law.
Ukraine: Tymoshenko trial delayed.
AMERICAS
Obama responds warily to sex scandal, FBI probe. President Obama answers questions on fiscal cliff, four-star generals.
Obama to open talks with $1.6 trillion plan to raise taxes on corporations, wealthy.
U.S. budget deficit rises to $120 billion in October.
Colombia: Farc peace talks in Havana delayed.
UN: Haiti faces 2013 food shortage after Hurricane Sandy.
Cuba journalist convicted of spying.
Mexico Prez: US lacks moral authority for drug war.
Middle class now rivals poor in Latin America: World Bank.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Qaeda links to militants in Libya envoy attack: U.S. general.
UN sanctions unlikely to end Haqqani safe haven in Pakistan.
US open to cooperating with UN probe into drone strikes.
Qaeda chief rejects nation states, U.N. as conflict mediator.
US court gives Saudi man life sentence for terror plot.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. Fed hints at new bond-buying scheme.
Sinofsky's exit points to major Microsoft shakeup.
Google v Doogle: school dropout ready for legal battle with internet's Goliath.
Goldman using technology to become Wal-Mart of Wall Street.
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