Israeli political sources today denied reports from Egyptian sources claiming that Israel promised to suspend military attacks in the Gaza Strip, Israeli radio reported. Israel will continue its military activity and will not negotiate with terrorist organizations, the report continued. Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon said he had no idea about how information about a ceasefire came about, adding that Israel is committed to protecting its citizens from terrorist attacks. South Israel schools remained closed today for the third day in a row after escalatory attacks from both Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip. Militants fired at least seven missiles into Israel yesterday. Militants fired more than 50 missiles into South Israel since October 26 and Israel has mounted seven raids since Saturday, the Israeli Army spokesman said. There have been no missile attacks or retaliations by air since last night, he added. Thirteen Palestinians, most of whom are members of Islamic Jihad, and one Israeli citizen have been killed in hostile operations since Saturday.
