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Israeli military asks for 18,000 reservists
17 July 2014 22:18 BST
The Israeli military is to ask the Israeli cabinet for 18,000 reservists in case the ground operation expands.
According to Chief of Staff Lieut. Gen. Benny Gantz: "we'll launch a joint ground-aerial assault, using full force. We'll continue to expand the fire all over the Gaza Strip."