Airstrikes and rocket attacks grip the Middle East

Name: Airstrikes and rocket attacks grip the Middle East
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P165S
Description: Israeli forces blasted Gaza with airstrikes and naval gunfire in retribution to Hamas militants who have been firing rockets into southern Israel. More than 130 rockets were fired from Gaza 24 hours, said Israelis. Despite President Obama’s appeal for peace, Israeli officials warned their offensive will continue until the rockets stop. Judy Woodruff reports.

Clip: 07/08/2014 | 2m 45s

Israeli forces blasted Gaza with airstrikes and naval gunfire in retribution to Hamas militants who have been firing rockets into southern Israel. More than 130 rockets were fired from Gaza 24 hours, said Israelis. Despite President Obama’s appeal for peace, Israeli officials warned their offensive will continue until the rockets stop. Judy Woodruff reports.

Aired: 07/08/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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