http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3645047,00.html Washington lays blame for deterioration of Gaza situation on Hamas while around the world calls for Israel to show restraint increase. White House has so far refrained from urging Jerusalem to halt operation "Hamas' continued rocket attacks into Israel must cease if the violence is to stop," White House spokesman Gordon Johndroe said in Texas where President George W. Bush is on vacation at his ranch. "Hamas must end its terrorist activities if it wishes to play a role in the future of the Palestinian people," Johndroe said. "The United States urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties as it targets Hamas in Gaza.