Jerusalem (CNN) -- A new wave of Israeli airstrikes
battered areas of Gaza early Thursday, continuing the deadly onslaught
aimed at stopping militant rocket fire into Israel.
The dayslong aerial
bombardment of Gaza has killed at least 81 Palestinians, including women
and children, and injured more than 500 since it began Monday, said
Palestinian officials.
Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu said the offensive would be expanded and continue
"until the firing at our communities stops and quiet is restored."
But there was no sign
that Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza were backing down as
rockets continued to streak over the border into southern Israel. No
Israelis have been killed so far.
Two Israeli soldiers were
wounded in a rocket attack from Gaza into southern Israel, the military
said. One of the soldiers is moderately wounded and the other is
lightly wounded, the military said.
Four rockets were fired over Jerusalem, Israel's military said, but two were intercepted and the others hit open areas.
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