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Israel-Hamas War Enters 2nd Month
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| Israeli air strike in Gaza Source: www.nehandaradio.com |
JERUSALEM — The war between Israel and Hamas entered its second month on Saturday as Israel launched fresh air strikes in the Gaza Strip, killing at seven people, according to local reports, and militants fired rockets and mortar rounds at Israel.
The level of fighting, however, remained lower than in the weeks preceding a 72-hour ceasefire that expired Friday. Egyptian-mediated efforts to restore the ceasefire continued in Cairo, but there were no indications of a breakthrough toward halting the renewed hostilities.
Israeli police banned a planned anti-war rally Saturday night in Tel Aviv, citing the danger of rocket strikes from Gaza. Organizers called the move an attempt to stifle dissent.
Militants in Gaza resumed rocket attacks on Israel on Friday after refusing to extend the temporary ceasefire, stepping up pressure to meet their demands in negotiations on a durable truce. Israel responded with airstrikes, declaring that it would not negotiate under fire.
A delegation of Palestinian factions remained in Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials. Azzam al-Ahmad, the head of the delegation, said it would stay in Egypt until it reached an accord that "ensures" Palestinian rights. However an Israel team was not expected to return for further indirect talks Saturday night.
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