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Israel Faces Difficult Choices in Gaza

Jul 21, 2014 | 17:55 GMT

Israel Faces Difficult Choices in Gaza
Israeli soldiers hold positions near the Israel-Gaza border July 21.

(JACK GUEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Summary

Israeli forces in Gaza slowly but steadily pushed west over the weekend as they continued to identify and destroy the infrastructure Palestinian militants use to transport material and conduct attacks. As expected, intense fighting occurred in the eastern fringes of Gaza City, particularly in Shejaiya district, as Hamas confronted the advancing troops. The fighting will only intensify as the Israelis move from rural areas into more urbanized terrain.

The country must decide whether to fully commit to its incursion or give Hamas room to recuperate....

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