Netanyahu: Israel prepared to widen Gaza offensive Reuters 11 hrs ago Email Share Print
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel was prepared to widen its Gaza offensive significantly.
"We are exacting a heavy price from Hamas and the terrorist organizations and the Israel Defense Forces are prepared for a significant expansion of the operation," he told his cabinet, in broadcast remarks.
He gave no specifics and made no mention of the possibility of a ground offensive.
(Writing by Jeffrey Heller, Editing by Crispian Balmer)