Barak Promises 'All Out War'

Death toll at at least 320
By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff
Posted Dec 29, 2008 10:57 AM CST
Barak Promises 'All Out War'
Palestinian protesters throw stones during clashes with Israeli troops in the Shuafat refugee camp, on the outskirts of Jerusalem, Monday, Dec. 29, 2008.   (AP Photo/Dan Balilty)

Israel is determined to fight a “war to the bitter end” with Hamas, Defense Minister Ehud Barak declared today, as Israeli fighters continued to level high-profile targets throughout Gaza. “We have nothing against the people of Gaza,” Barak said. “But this is an all-out war against Hamas and its branches.” Meanwhile an IAF missile strike killed four Islamic Jihad fighters, along with one of the men’s 8-year-old son.

Israeli fighters also hit ammunition stocks, Hamas military infrastructure, and tunnels in Gaza City and northern Gaza. One strike leveled a house next to the Hamas premier’s home. The 3-day death toll has hit at least 320. Despite the raids, more than 40 rockets were fired on Israel, killing one man and wounding eight others. (More Ehud Barak stories.)

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