Israeli leader warns Hamas of 'iron fist'

By IBRAHIM BARZAK AND CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITERS An Israeli reservist poses with his weapons as others stand near Israel's border with Gaza, in southern Israel, Monday, Jan. 12, 2009. Israeli warplanes pounded the homes of Hamas leaders in the Gaza Strip and ground troops edged ever closer to the territory's densely-populated urban center Monday but reported casualties were low, an indication that Hamas was largely avoiding pitched battles with the advancing Israelis. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) View related video GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert stood within Hamas rocket range Monday and warned Islamic militants that they face an "iron fist" unless they agree to Israeli terms for an end to war in the Gaza Strip. Hamas showed no signs of wavering, however, with its leader, Ismail... [read full story]                    

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