The Israeli army plans a broad offensive against Islamic Jihad after the group carried out a suicide bombing that killed five Israelis, officials said Thursday. Prime Minister
Ariel Sharon and Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz decided overnight to target the group, Foreign Ministry spokesman Mark Regev said. There is no time limit on the offensive, which will continue until the group’s infrastructure is eliminated or the Palestinian Authority begins to act against the militant groups, Regev said. Full Story
