By KUNA
Gaza : Israeli Defense Forces chief of staff General Gabi Ashkanazi said on Tuesday his forces are ready to expand operations in Gaza.
The Israeli radio said Ashkanazi and the Minister of Defense Ehud Barak informed senior officers last night on the details of the Israeli army’s work plan for the next few years.
A number of officers said, during the meeting, that stopping launch of missiles on Sderot and surrounding residential areas in Gaza is top priority.
According to the radio, the conferees touched on the growing military presence of Hezbollah and Syria and the Iranian nuclear file.