Despite rumors of a possible ceasefire, rockets from Gaza over southern Israel and Israeli air strikes against Islamic Jihad targets continue. 13 rockets and several mortar shells were fired from Gaza this morning, causing limited material damage and no casualties.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, quoted by the media, instructed the army to prepare "a series of further operations" on the Strip and to be ready for more launches from Gaza. France, Germany, Jordan and Egypt call for an end to the violence between Israel and the militants in Gaza.