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Source: http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/.premium-1.611927
Targeted Killings an Attempt to Compel Hamas to Accept a Cease-Fire
(Ha'aretz) Amos Harel - The campaign of targeted killings launched by Israel this week reflects an attempt to break out of a military standstill and compel Hamas to accept a cease-fire. Civilians are killed in these operations, but many more will die if the IDF returns in a massive ground operation in the event that Hamas continues firing rockets. Remaining Hamas leaders understand very well the message embedded in Israel's moves: If you don't stop now, this will continue and your families may be hurt as well.