Israel Weighs Unilateral Halt To Gaza Offensive

Such a move could deprive Hamas of political gains from a truce deal.

Israeli leaders are seriously considering a unilateral halt to their offensive in the Gaza Strip instead of entering into a formal, Egyptian-brokered ceasefire with Hamas, Israeli political sources said on Friday.

Such a move could deprive Hamas of political gains from a truce deal that would include the easing of Israel's blockade on the Palestinian territory.