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GAZA CITY: Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rockets resumed yesterday after a brief lull to allow food and fuel to reach Palestinian civilians in Gaza, where an Israeli warplane dropped leaflets urging residents to flee because of imminent attacks. Even as the government tentatively welcomed a ceasefire proposal from Egypt and France, the Israeli military was instructed to continue its assault on Hamas. Israel says it needs guarantees that any ceasefire will halt rocket fire and prevent Hamas from rearming, wh ile...
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