According to an Israel Radio report at 5:00am, quoting an unnamed “senior Israeli official,” the United Nations non-binding Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire will not dictate when Operation Cast Lead is halted, but rather Israel achieving the objectives set for the operation. The source is quoted as explaining Israel cannot permit herself to leave Gaza without dismantling Hamas’ rocket-firing abilities.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)