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The Israeli government came under increasing pressure Tuesday to respond harshly to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip after a barrage wounded dozens of soldiers as they slept in their tents at an Israeli army base. Despite the violence, U.S. officials urged Israel to show restraint, fearing heavy action in Gaza could jeopardize new momentum in peace efforts with the Palestinians.