Israel’s military chief said a major sweep of the Gaza Strip is under consideration. Lt. Gen. Dan Halutz said Sunday that continued cross-border rocket fire by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza since Israel quit the territory last year could warrant a major offensive.
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