Israel’s defense minister rejected a proposal by army officials to launch a broad offensive in the Gaza Strip. At least 54 Kassam rockets fired by Palestinians have hit the southern Israeli town of Sderot and nearby areas since last Friday, including several that fell in the early hours Monday morning.
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