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"We will continue operating in Gaza. We continue working towards the prevention of the firing of missiles, and if we need to continue further, we will. That is our duty as the IDF (Israel Defense Forces), and that is why we are respected."
Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi
The Israeli Chief of the General Staff was addressing soldiers and pilots at the Air Force Base Palmahim in Israel.

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    Phils’ Romero facing 50-game ban
    Phillies reliever J.C. Romero faces a 50-game suspension by Major League Baseball for testing positive for a banned substance found in an over-the-counter supplement. (AP Photo/Nam Y....

    Phillies’ Romero suspended for 50 games
    LOS ANGELES -- The Philadelphia Phillies will launch their World Series title defense in April without relief pitcher JC Romero, who has been banned 50 games for using a banned supplement, ESPN.com...

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    Israeli tank fire kills three Israeli soldiers
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