Israel against incursion into Gaza

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Source: CCTV.com | 09-06-2007 09:16

Israeli leaders have decided against a large-scale military response to ongoing rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. But they say they will consider cutting off electricity or other vital supplies to the impoverished area if the attacks continue.

The rockets have caused widespread panic in communities near Gaza. On Wednesday, Israeli tanks and bulldozers moved into northern Gaza and were later seen bringing four rocket launchers out of the area.

In a statement, Israel said it holds Hamas, which seized control of Gaza in June, responsible for the attacks aimed at Israeli civilians. The statement says Israel will continue its policy of pinpoint operations to destroy Palestinian rocket squads.