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PM Israel Benjamin Netanyahu (REUTERS/Baz Ratner)
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VIVAnews - Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, offering Hamas leaders in Gaza between peace or "sword", which means war. Netanyahu was delivered amid diplomatic efforts to stop the violence in Gaza.
"Our hands are stretched to the peace for neighbors who want peace with us," Netanyahu said Tuesday evening, told al-Arabiya. Initially, Hamas says truce will be announced Tuesday night, but failed because Israel has not responded to the proposal.
"In our hands the other, firmly holding the sword of David to fight those who want to rid us of this country," said Netanyahu again.
Continued attacks by both sides in the conflict. Recent reports 130 people killed by rockets hit Israel on Gaza. Netanyahu said their attacks by land and air has devastated Hamas arsenal in Gaza.
"We have destroyed thousands of rockets and missiles that threaten Israeli citizens, including their long-range rocket. We will continue attacking Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other terrorist groups," said Netanyahu.
Continued diplomatic efforts made by some countries to create a ceasefire in Gaza. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who flew to Jerusalem on Tuesday said that a ceasefire would only be created if Hamas stops attacking Israel. (ren)
