Hamas seeks truce, but Israel refuses: Begin preparations for infantry attacks

The Israeli Army is preparing a plan for a possible infantry intervention in Gaza. This is after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has announced his cabinet that he has rejected Hamas' offer of ceasefire, which he has made through Russia.

An Israeli Army spokesman has said plans for attacks that are in the initial phase and have not yet been approved will be presented to Israeli Army leaders Thursday, who will then assess whether to introduce the Government as well.

Meanwhile, racist crowds have also continued to mount attacks on Israel. During Wednesday evening, far-right Jews have flooded the streets in search of Arabs, while Palestinian citizens of Israel are clashing with police.

Plans for intensifying the shares came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his cabinet that Israel has rejected a proposal of Hamas, the military group leading Gaza, for ceasefire, writes The Guardian.

The ceasefire offer was made Tuesday through Russia's Foreign Affairs Ministry, which has broadcast the words of a senior Hamas official, who has said the Islamist group is ready to stop the attacks on both sides.

The Israeli Army has conducted air strikes in Gaza from Monday, killing four Hamas commanders and other officials of this group. Two high buildings in Gaza, in which apartments and offices are located, were the target of the attacks.