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The United States Is Trying To Stop a Ground Operation

The Cabinet Ministers are discussing the possibility of expanding the operation in Gaza.

Prior to the meeting, Secretary of State, John Kerry, spoke with Netanyahu and emphasized that the U.S. objects to a ground operation.

Hamas leadership is conducting negotiations to reach a cease-fire agreement

Jul 13, 2014, 07:00PM | Ran Archy

via Israel News – The United States Is Trying To Stop a Ground Operation – JerusalemOnline.

American pressure on Israel to reach a cease-fire with Hamas and prevent a ground operation in Gaza: U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, spoke tonight (Sunday) with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Kerry condemned the rocket fire, but also expressed concern over the possibility of a ground operation.

Netanyahu and Kerry spoke about returning to the understandings that ended operation “Pillar of Defense”. Israeli officials say that at this point no satisfactory outline toward a cease-fire agreement was presented to Israel.

With the negotiations attempts pushing for a cease-fire agreement, and pressure from the Arab world, the Cabinet convened tonight once again. The discussion main issue is the possibility of expanding operation “Protective Edge”.

Two days ago, the Associated Press reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with U.S. President Barack Obama about the ongoing operation in the Gaza Strip. During the conversation, Obama suggested to Netanyahu that the U.S. will mediate between Israel and Hamas in order to stop the shooting.

According to the Obama proposal, both sides will cease fire, as part of the understandings reached by Israel and Hamas to end operation “Pillar of Defense”.

Obama also expressed his concern over the escalation of IDF attacks and condemned the rocket fire aimed at Israel. The American President stressed that Israel has the right to defend itself.

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