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| Israel steps up offensive on Gaza | Israel steps up offensive on Gaza |
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| The Israeli military has stepped up its attacks on Gaza, as the offensive on Hamas enters its second week. | The Israeli military has stepped up its attacks on Gaza, as the offensive on Hamas enters its second week. |
| Israeli artillery and tanks bombarded the territory for what is thought to be the first time during the offensive, and further air strikes were launched. | Israeli artillery and tanks bombarded the territory for what is thought to be the first time during the offensive, and further air strikes were launched. |
| Correspondents say the activity could be an indication the Israeli military is preparing to launch a ground attack. | Correspondents say the activity could be an indication the Israeli military is preparing to launch a ground attack. |
| In one raid, at least 10 people were killed when a missile hit a mosque in Beit Lahiya, Palestinian sources said. | In one raid, at least 10 people were killed when a missile hit a mosque in Beit Lahiya, Palestinian sources said. |
| Correspondents say the activity could be an indication the Israeli military is preparing to launch a ground attack. | Correspondents say the activity could be an indication the Israeli military is preparing to launch a ground attack. |
| In one attack, at least 10 people were killed when a shell hit a mosque in Beit Lahiya, Palestinian sources said. | In one attack, at least 10 people were killed when a shell hit a mosque in Beit Lahiya, Palestinian sources said. |
| Witnesses said more than 200 people had been inside the Ibrahim al-Maqadna mosque for evening prayers when it was struck. | Witnesses said more than 200 people had been inside the Ibrahim al-Maqadna mosque for evening prayers when it was struck. |
| Palestinian medics and Hamas officials said they believed dozens were injured. | Palestinian medics and Hamas officials said they believed dozens were injured. |
| Hamas defiant | Hamas defiant |
| Overnight, another Hamas military commander, Abu Zakaria Al-Jamal, was killed in an air strike. | Overnight, another Hamas military commander, Abu Zakaria Al-Jamal, was killed in an air strike. |
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| Earlier, the exiled political leader of Hamas, Khalid Meshaal, warned Israel against a ground offensive, saying a "black destiny" awaited its forces if they invaded. | Earlier, the exiled political leader of Hamas, Khalid Meshaal, warned Israel against a ground offensive, saying a "black destiny" awaited its forces if they invaded. |
| US President George W Bush blamed the violence firmly on Hamas, and said any ceasefire should be internationally monitored to prevent the militant group re-arming. | US President George W Bush blamed the violence firmly on Hamas, and said any ceasefire should be internationally monitored to prevent the militant group re-arming. |
| Israel has now carried out more than 700 strikes on Gaza since launching the offensive a week ago, the AFP news agency says. | Israel has now carried out more than 700 strikes on Gaza since launching the offensive a week ago, the AFP news agency says. |
| The UN has warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis, and believes 25% of the more than 400 Palestinians killed by Israel so far were civilians. | The UN has warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis, and believes 25% of the more than 400 Palestinians killed by Israel so far were civilians. |
| Four Israelis have been killed by rockets fired from Gaza. | Four Israelis have been killed by rockets fired from Gaza. |