As Israeli jets continue to pound Hamas rocket sites, the government is considering using troops for a ground assault against the terrorists. USA Today: Israel's military launched fresh airstrikes against targets in Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip on Tuesday, killing several according to a report, in a bid to halt a barrage of rocket fire that has pummeled southern parts of the nation in recent weeks. But it is not yet clear whether a full-scale ground invasion of the Palestinian coastal enclave by Israeli troops will take place. Israel is seeking to "retrieve stability to the residents of southern Israel, eliminate Hamas' capabilities and destroy terror infrastructure operating against the State of Israel and its civilians," its military said in a statement. It said that nearly 300 rockets and mortars have been fired at Israel recently, including close to 100 rockets fired on Monday alone. Israel says the airstrikes are part of an expanded operation for...(Read Full Post)