Hamas said that the cease-fire initiative of Israel and Palestine planned for this night was postponed. Hamas demands Israel to be the first to stop the attacks, lift Gaza blockade and stop hunting out its leaders. Israel demands long-term agreements with guarantees, RIA Novosti reports.
Russian representative to the UN Vitaly Churkin said that the resolution project Russia proposed at the Security Council will be considered if the cease-fire fails.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that Israel wanted to resolve the Gaza problem via diplomacy.
Clinton will meet President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas and Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi.
