From NPR News in Washington, I'm Korva Coleman.Israeli worshipers went to the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem today to offer prayers for Israelis under attack.Hamas militants from Gaza had fired more rockets into Israel today, including toward Tel Aviv.Israeli military says its missile defense system intercepted them before they could hurt anyone.Israel has carried out more deadly missile strikes in Gaza.Reports from the Palestinian territory say at least 65 Palestinians have died in rocket attacks so far and 11 people were killed today.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country is prepared to significantly expand its military operation.He didn't say whether that would include sending troops into Gaza.British Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain understands Israel's need to strongly defend itself from Hamas missile attacks.He warns a wider Israeli offensive could be problematic."The barrage of rockets from Gaza onto southern Israel is an intolerable situation for the Israelis and it's not surprising they have responded to that.But a ground invasion is much more difficult for the international community to sympathize with or support - including the United Kingdom."President Obama says the US supports Israel.Mr. Obama kicked off his Asia tour today, declaring the US is and will be a Pacific nation.NPR's Scott Horsley explains why Southeast Asia is the object of the president's first overseas trip.
