- Tue Jul 15, 2014 11:12 am
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas rejected an Egyptian proposal for a cease-fire with Israel that was to take effect Tuesday, saying Cairo did not consult the group over the deal. Israel accepted the truce plan, but warned it would strike Gaza hard if Hamas didn't abide by it.
Israeli government spokesman Mark Regev warned that Israel would strike Gaza even harder if Hamas does not accept the truce.
"If Hamas rejects the Egyptian proposal, if Hamas continues to shoot rockets at Israeli cities, we are prepared to continue our military operation and intensify it as needed to protect our people," he said.
Hamas from Gaza fired five rockets at Israel, shortly after the Egyptian-proposed starting time.
Over the past week, Israel has carried out hundreds of air strikes against targets in Gaza to try to diminish Hamas' ability to fire rockets at Israel.
