Rising tensions in Mideast threatens ceasefire deal

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The Israeli military said Sunday's attack targeted a squad of militants who were preparing to fire rockets across the border.

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said he has commissioned a new plan for military action in the Hamas-run territory, in case rocket attacks on Israel should persist. (CCTV.com)

Reports say six Israeli citizens in southern Israel were injured on Sunday night by two homemade rockets fired from Gaza.

Meanwhile, in Jerusalem, Israel's cabinet convened to discuss the recent surge of violence.

Yitzhak Herzog, Israel Welfare Minister, said, "We've said the equation is clear: If all fire ceases, there is a chance of resuming the ceasefire. But if fire will continue and activity will continue, Israel will take harsh measures, very harsh measures."

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said he has commissioned a new plan for military action in the Hamas-run territory, in case rocket attacks on Israel should persist.

Ehud Olmert, Israeli Prime Minister, said, "I ordered security chiefs to present their proposals to me as soon as possible, so that an orderly plan of action could, if necessary, be brought to the decision-makers in the government for approval."

Olmert said despite "soaring emotions" and anger, his government will act in a "calm and settled" manner.

Although he insisted Israel would not tolerate rocket salvoes during a period of supposed calm, he stopped short of declaring that the five-month-old ceasefire with Hamas has come to an end.

Editor:Zhang Pengfei