Israel Says It Is Escalating Gaza Campaign
Defies International Pressure for Immediate Cease-fire
A Palestinian boy mourns next to the grave of a relative in Gaza City on Monday, when Muslims celebrated the holiday of Eid al-Fitr that ends the holy fasting month of Ramadan. European Pressphoto Agency
Israel's leaders said they were escalating the military campaign in Gaza and told the country to prepare for a prolonged operation, defying international demands for an immediate cease-fire after Hamas militants broke a Muslim holiday lull.
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Defies International Pressure for Immediate Cease-fire
A Palestinian boy mourns next to the grave of a relative in Gaza City on Monday, when Muslims celebrated the holiday of Eid al-Fitr that ends the holy fasting month of Ramadan. European Pressphoto Agency
Israel's leaders said they were escalating the military campaign in Gaza and told the country to prepare for a prolonged operation, defying international demands for an immediate cease-fire after Hamas militants broke a Muslim holiday lull.
read more
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