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GAZA (Reuters) – Gaza was largely quiet on Wednesday with just two air strikes reported, a stark contrast with the previous four days of heavy aerial bombardment by Israeli warplanes against the Islamist Hamas-led enclave.

Foreign powers have increased pressure on both sides to halt hostilities and the falloff in military activity may be a sign the Jewish state might be inclined to lessen its assault, although both sides have been cool to the idea of a truce.

The Israeli cabinet on Wednesday will debate a French proposal for a 48-hour truce to allow aid into the enclave. Israeli media said ministers were divided over the idea