In a recent meeting with municipal leaders in the rocket ridden western Negev region, Defense Minister Ehud Barak promised a military operation in the near future to stop rocket fire from the Gaza strip, saying that "the sand in the hourglass is running out.” Many interpreted his enigmatic statement as meaning that a military operation may commence in the next few days, while others believe that it could take months for a serious Israeli response. In any case, Barak's message is clear - Israel is preparing itself for a major Gaza offensive. 06/08/08
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