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Israel Minister of Welfare and Social Services, Isaac Herzog: The Operation in Gaza is progressing exactly as planned. The goal is to prevent Hamas from continuing to launch rockets into Southern Israel (Sderot, Ashkelon, Ashdod). The objective is not to remove Hamas. The aim is to protect Israel's citizens. The number of rockets into Southern Israel has decreased from over a 150 a day over the last few days, but Hamas has launched 30 rockets today so far. This is a very difficult and delicate... Sign in to see full entry.