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Israel threatened a massive ground offensive into the Gaza Strip should Palestinian militants open fire on soldiers or settlers during next month's withdrawal from the occupied territory.

Such an assault, similar to March 2002's "Operation Defensive Shield," which saw troops re-occupy most of the West Bank after numerous suicide bombings.

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