Jerusalem – Sona El Deik
The Israeli TV said that the Israeli Armi’s chief, Beni Gents, has ordered his army to respond on the Palestinian rockets launched from the Gaza Strip gradually. The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said that Israel is not committed to a ceasefire agreement with Gaza. The Hebrew radio said that the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu will meet on Tuesday with the Israeli Opposition Leader and leader of Kadima,Tzipi Livni to update her the current developments, and the decisions to be taken in the coming future. Netanyahu met Livni , two months ago, where she attacked his government, considering that Hamas has increased its power after Netanyahu was elected to head the Israeli government, as well as the feeling amongst Palestinians and the Arab world , that Israel is pulling back and cannot face the ‘Palestinian terrorism’ , and refuse to talk to liberals who call for negotiations and peace. Livni called Netanyahu to start negotiations with the Palestinian authority, listen to the security expertise in regard to the Israeli relations with Iran and improve the relations with Turkey. In the same context, mayors of Be'er Sheva, Ashdod and Ashkelon, have decided to close the schools on Tuesday, in the light of the continuous rockets attacks from Gaza strip. According to Israeli sources. On the other hand, the hebrew newspaper, "Yediot Ahronot" has said on its website that the Israeli army leadership decided to send military reinforcements , including tanks and military vehicles towards the border with the Gaza Strip. The newspaper added that according to army source that there is a lot of plans waiting for the approval from the General staff, such as invading Gaza Strip and stay there for a period of time to work on quelling the Palestinian resistance.