Tuesday War News: ‘Cast Lead’ Operation — Day 4 — IAF Continues Bombing as Army Awaits Green Light for Ground Incursion and UN Ambassador Shalev: Israel Seeks to ‘Completely Destroy’ Hamas; 200 Arabs Nabbed Nationwide in Rioting Since Outset of Op

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“Israel will push forward with its offensive in the Gaza Strip until it “completely destroys” Hamas, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Gabriela Shalev, said Monday, saying that the operation will continue as long as necessary to reach that goal.”

Goal of Gaza Op is ‘New Security Environment'[?], by Herb Keinon, Yaakov Katz (Jerusalem Post)

IDF: We’re Ready to go All the Way [Army Awaits Green Light for Ground Incursion], by Hanan Greenberg (Ynet)

Analysis: Barak Not Heading for the Exit Yet [Expect More Unexpected?], by David Horowitz (Jerusalem Post)

Fallen IDF Soldier Identified in Nahal Oz Attack[Funeral Tuesday PM], by Hana Levi Julian (Israel National News)

IAF Planes Strike Multiple Targets Throughout Gaza

Air Force Bombs Offices of Haniyeh, by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu (Israel National News)

3 Kassams, 10 Mortar Shells Hit Eshkol Region; Damage Reported

Rocket in Ashkelon Narrowly Missed Gas Station

Hamas: We’ll Confront Ground Invasion

Seven Wounded in Attack on Nahal-Oz

Barak Declares ‘Special Situation’ for Communities 30 Kms from Gaza [Move Gives Army Authority for Emergency Decisions Over Civilian Institutions; Schools, Factories, Public Functions]

Navy Sends Gaza-Bound Activist Ship Back to Cyprus