Israel says no cease-fire until soldier comes home

Thursday, February 19, 2009

JERUSALEM -- Israel said Wednesday it will not open the Gaza Strip's blockaded borders until Hamas militants free a captured Israeli soldier, dealing a blow to Egyptian efforts to broker a long-term cease-fire.

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