"GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Israeli officials told The Associated Press that the country had decided to reject an immediate 48-hour pause in a devastating five-day offensive against Hamas in Gaza.
Israel's leaders are facing growing international pressure to halt the assault. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert discussed a cease-fire proposal floated by France's foreign minister with his foreign and defense ministers overnight.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the meeting's contents were classified, the AP said.
The officials said the meeting ended with a decision to continue operations. A top forum of Cabinet ministers entrusted with security matters will discuss the continuation of the offensive Wednesday..."
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