Israel is threatening to intensify its attacks on the Hamas leadership following a rocket attack on Monday that killed an Israeli woman.

Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni: “The Palestinian government headed by Hamas terrorist organization responsible for this situation and this unacceptable situation must be stopped. Until now Israel has shown restraint, but the rockets and the Qassam missiles on Sderot and the attacks continued. Israel must defend its citizens.”

High-ranking Israeli officials are now threatening to assassinate members of the Hamas political leadership. Deputy Defense Minister Ephraim Sneh hinted today that Israel might even target Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh as part of an effort to stop the rocket attacks. Earlier today, the Israeli military sealed off Gaza and the West Bank ahead of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.