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"We will continue operating in Gaza. We continue working towards the prevention of the firing of missiles, and if we need to continue further, we will. That is our duty as the IDF (Israel Defense Forces), and that is why we are respected."
Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi
The Israeli Chief of the General Staff was addressing soldiers and pilots at the Air Force Base Palmahim in Israel.

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