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Israel says every truce offer considered, but refuses to comment on reports
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe purpose of Operation Protective Edge is to restore quiet, and Israel will “consider every offer that will lead to the fulfillment of the campaign’s objectives,” a diplomatic source in Jerusalem tells The Times of Israel.
However, the source refused to comment on reports on efforts by Qatar, Turkey and others to broker a ceasefire.
“If Hamas continues to fire on Israeli citizens, the Israel Defense Forces will continue to intensify its strikes against Hamas and other terrorists organizations in Gaza.”
The army is ready to widen the campaign, the source says, adding that dealing a significant blow to the Gaza terror groups and restoring quiet “for a long time” were and remain the operation’s overarching goal.
– Raphael Ahren
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