JPOST Israel News 29-07-14

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In a televised address on Monday, Prime Minister Netanyahu said that any solution to the crisis in Gaza would require the demilitarisation of the Palestinian territory and that Israel is prepared for a lengthy battle.
The fuel depot of the Gaza Strip's only power plant caught fire on Tuesday, cutting electricity to Gaza City and many other parts of the Palestinian enclave of 1.8 million people.
Palestinian witnesses said Israeli tank fire hit the plant and caused the fire and the IDF said they were checking reports.

After what seemed to be a lull in the fighting, tensions escalated Monday afternoon and night as over 50 rockets were shot into Israel. At least 6 of the rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome. 
The IDF struck over 70 targets in Gaza overnight between Monday and Tuesday, including the home and offices of Ismail Heniyeh, head of Hamas's political wing. The IDF says both buildings were used as a command center to manage terrorism. http://www.jpost.com/Operation-Protective-Edge/Israeli-missile-hits-house-of-Hamas-Gaza-leader-Haniyeh-369231
Palestinians say the death toll has risen to over 1,000, most of whom are women and children.

More than 6,000 people attended a pro-israel rally held at a plaza half a block from United Nations Headquarters in New York City on Monday.
The huge crowd was large enough to fill an entire city block where some people danced and many waved US and Israeli flags.. Others held signs reading "We are all Israel" and "Israel forever".
Politicians and religious leaders rallied the crowd and called for a show of support for Israel during its conflict with Hamas. They also called on the UN to reconsider its investigation into Israel’s war crimes. More from The Jerusalem Post: http://www.jpost.com

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