Israel Cease-Fire to Be Agreed Within Hours, Mursi Says
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Talks to end fighting between Israel and Palestinian groups extended today as the Israeli army renewed its bombardment of Gaza and militants fired more rockets at the Jewish state.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who arrived shortly before midnight local time, that he would “prefer” a diplomatic solution that stops Hamas’s rocket attacks against Israel. “But if not, I’m sure you’ll understand Israel will have to take whatever action is necessary to defend its people,” he said as the two spoke to reporters.