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Olmert says Israel 'close' to decision on Gaza

Sun May 18, 4:12 AM

JERUSALEM (AFP) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said at Sunday's cabinet meeting that Israel was "very close" to deciding on how to respond to continued rocket attacks from the Hamas-run Gaza Strip.

"Under no circumstances can we allow the situation in the south (of Israel) to continue the way it has in recent months, and the crossroads on a decision on how things will be handled is very close," he said.

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