Israeli Foreign Minister Dan Livni , U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice resigned . Agreement reached on measures to stop flow of Hamas weapons . Arms smuggling is a key issue for Hamas ahead of any cease - fire . Israeli airstrikes continue to pound northern and southern parts of Gaza .
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni , U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meet . Agreement reached on measures to stop flow of Hamas weapons . Arms smuggling is a key issue for Israel ahead of any cease-fire . Israeli airstrikes continue to pound northern and southern sections of Gaza .