The temporary cease-fire between Israel and the Islamist terror militia Hamas which rules the Gaza Strip was extended till midnight Wednesday to allow for further negotiations in Cairo, amidst reports that neither side wished for a return to hostilities. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe “Bogie” Ya’alon told sailors at the Ashdod Naval Base on Monday evening that Israel was ready to resume strikes against terrorist targets in the Strip if the terrorists resume rocket attacks on Israel, while statements from Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad organizations both said they were ready to resume those rocket attacks if Israel did not agree to all of their demands. Read More
