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	BATTLEGROUND-VIDEO--ISRAEL-INTERCEPTS-GAZA-MISSILES-Using-Iron-Dome-MISSILE-DEFENSE-System- Israeli military says its "Iron Dome" defense system intercepted 13 rockets fired from Gaza on Wednesday in what appears to be retaliation for Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed 10, including the commander of the Hamas military wing. The Israeli military said the some 20 airstrikes were part of a major offensive dubbed "Operation Pillar of Defense," Reuters reports. "All options are on the table. If necessary, the (Israeli military) is ready to initiate a ground operation in Gaza," it said. Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel cannot tolerate continued rocket attacks against its citizens. In his first comments since Israel killed the commander of the Hamas military wing, Netanyahu said Israel is "prepared to expand the operation." Hamas has responded with threats of retaliation. "The occupation has opened the gates of hell," the armed wing of Hamas reportedly said. "Israel has declared war on Gaza and they will bear the responsibility for the consequences," Islamic Jihad reportedly said. Ahmad Jabari, the commander of military wing of Hamas, was the most senior Hamas official to be killed since the last war in Gaza ended in early 2009. He has long topped Israel's most-wanted list, blamed for a string of deadly attacks, including the kidnapping of Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit in 2006. The offensive followed a weekend exchange of rocket fire from Gaza on southern Israel and Israeli airstrikes. Seven Palestinians were killed and several Israelis were wounded. The military <b>...</b>	From: CashCapital47 Views: 0 0 ratings
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