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Hamas defiant as Israel rejects Gaza truce (AFP)

 
AFP - Hamas vowed on Wednesday to fight "until the last breath" if Israel makes good on threats to send ground troops into Gaza after rejecting calls for a truce and pressing on with its air assault. (link)

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