Israel turns up rhetoric on Gaza war anniversary

Ma'an- Following clashes that killed two on the Gaza border, and reports from Israel that factions launched two projectiles into the Eshkol region, on Sunday, the anniversary of the start of Israel's last war on the coastal region, both sides said they were prepared for another round of bloodletting.

"I hope there is no need for another operation like 'Cast Lead,'" Israel's Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom told public radio ahead of a cabinet meeting.

"But if this situation continues -- if missiles keep being smuggled in without hindrance, if they continue shooting into Israel, trying to hit innocent civilians -- then, obviously we will have to respond and respond with all our force," he said. Read more