Israel and Hamas have been trading bombs , rockets from afar . Israel said its military operation is in response to constant rocket attacks from Gaza . Palestinian leaders have condemned the attacks as a major escalation . Comment:
Israel and Hamas have been trading bombs , rockets from afar . Israel said its military operation is in response to constant rocket attacks from Gaza . Palestinian leaders have condemned the attacks as a major escalation . World leaders want to stop the fighting before it escalates to another ground war .