Israeli Ministers to Weigh Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal

by 158 | December 30, 2008 at 11:14 am

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A cease fire would be good if

both Israel and Hamas respected

it. Even better would be a

permanent cease fire and talks to

achieve peace, but neither is likely.

Israeli ministers will weigh a French proposal for a 48-hour cease-fire in the Gaza Strip after four days of debilitating air strikes against Hamas targets that have left more than 360 Palestinians dead.

The Israeli army will continue military operations until a decision is made on the proposal, which was offered by French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s security cabinet will discuss the idea tonight, Army Radio said.