Calls are increasing in the political echelons for a continuation to Operation Defensive Shield and a military anti-terrorism offensive in Gaza. These are apparently due to increasing attempted terrorist infiltrations into Jewish towns in Gaza, as well as last night\'s mortar attack on Gush Katif - a shell landed in a house, but miraculously caused no injuries to the family inside. In addition, last night\'s Rishon LeTzion slaughter is believed to have been perpetrated by an Arab from Gaza.
Many government ministers are now in favor of an offensive in Gaza, and even Prime Minister Sharon hinted that this might be Israel\'s next step. \"Operation Defensive Shield was just the beginning,\" Public Security Minister Uzi Landau said last night. Joining the chorus were Minister Rabbi Yitzchak Levy, MK Michael Kleiner, and others.
Many government ministers are now in favor of an offensive in Gaza, and even Prime Minister Sharon hinted that this might be Israel\'s next step. \"Operation Defensive Shield was just the beginning,\" Public Security Minister Uzi Landau said last night. Joining the chorus were Minister Rabbi Yitzchak Levy, MK Michael Kleiner, and others.