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Israeli Defense Minister Amir Peretz postponed large-scale air offensive planned by the army against Gaza militants (AP file)
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| By Associated Press June 12, 2006 |
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Israeli Defense Minister Amir Peretz postponed a large-scale air offensive planned by the army against Gaza militants in an effort to give the Palestinians more time to stop rocket attacks from the coastal territory, military officials said Monday.
In a meeting Sunday, Israeli army commanders had suggested that the air force increase its strikes against rocket launchers and leaders of militant groups, the officials said on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the matter. Peretz ruled out such an operation for a day or two to give the Palestinians time to stop the attacks, the officials said.
Palestinian militants have fired dozens of the homemade rockets in recent days toward Israel, seriously injuring an Israeli man on Monday. At least seven rockets fell early Monday, the army said.
The army has carried out air strikes on the launching grounds, often killing militants as they launch the projectiles. On Sunday, two militants were killed in such an attack.
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