Israel Declares Gaza Border Secure Following Night of Air Strikes

Israel claims to have re-established control over the Gaza border and is planting mines where Hamas militants breached the barrier during their recent assault. The Israeli military conducted another night of air strikes on the Gaza Strip after Hamas threatened to execute an Israeli captive for every Palestinian home bombed without warning. The violence has resulted in over 1,500 deaths and prompted international declarations of support for Israel, protests in support of Palestinians, and appeals for an end to the fighting. Israel has called up 300,000 reservists and imposed a blockade on Gaza, raising concerns of a possible ground assault.