Israel should halt Gaza offensive now, says PNA leader

(AGI) Ramallah (West Bank), July 8 - Palestinian president,Mahmoud Abbas, called on Tuesday for Israel to "immediately"halt the escalation of its offensive and raids on Gaza. ThePalestinian National Authority chief also urged theinternational community to "intervene immediately to stop thisdangerous escalation that could lead the region towards furtherdestruction and instability." . .