 An Israeli soldier fires tear gas toward Palestinians who protest the offensive on the Gaza Strip. |
Citing Turkish sources, the Lebanese daily al-Hayat reported Tuesday that the two countries are seeking to warn Tel Aviv that Hezbollah might open a new front against Israel in Southern Lebanon, should Israeli army launch a ground incursion into the costal sliver.
Tel Aviv has deployed thousands of troops along the Gaza Strip border on Tuesday, raising concerns over an imminent ground incursion into the region.
The report came amid the ongoing aerial attacks which have so far left over 385 people killed and 1,800 others wounded in the Hamas-held territory. The military campaign against the region has been ongoing since early Saturday.
According to the report, Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit held a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Ali Babacan on Monday to discuss a four-point plan for a truce between Israel and Hamas.
The report added that the plan would include the removal of the Gaza blockade as well as guarantees for respecting the agreement.
The daily claims that Turkey and Egypt believe that they could convince Israel to end its operation and avoid a ground offensive if they worked together.
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