Israel refuses pleas for Gaza ceasefire

Israel defied mounting international pressure for a ceasefire and continued its devastating air attacks on Gaza today.

Israel refuses pleas for Gaza ceasefire
Wed, 31 Dec, 2008 - 16:53

Israel defied mounting international pressure for a ceasefire and continued its devastating air attacks on Gaza today.

Meanwhile it sent more troops and tanks to the border as signs of an impending ground invasion increased.

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