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"We will continue operating in Gaza. We continue working towards the prevention of the firing of missiles, and if we need to continue further, we will. That is our duty as the IDF (Israel Defense Forces), and that is why we are respected."
Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi
The Israeli Chief of the General Staff was addressing soldiers and pilots at the Air Force Base Palmahim in Israel.

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  • Siddle fiver breaks South Africa
  • Australia vs South Africa, Day Three, Third Test
  • Real Madrid, Sevilla share third place in Spanish football league

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  • Red Sheds ride out rough times
  • Sharemarket trades fall 5pc in 2008
  • Casting blame over Mideast conflict futile, says minister
  • Colleagues farewell jetboat victim

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