In wars the fighting often intensifies on the eve of a cease

In wars the fighting often intensifies on the eve of a ceasefire,as each side jostles for the last-minute advantage.That may expain the set-up in fighting on January 15th.The Israeli ground forces thrust deeper into Gaza city,at one point shelling the main United Nations compound and reportedly setting a hospital on fire.For the escalating violence also coincided with a quickening of diplomatic efforts to end the devastating three-week war.
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