Archive for the ‘Middle East’ Category

Israeli Ground Troops Enter Gaza

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

Published on Saturday, January 3, 2009 by CNN Israeli Ground Troops Enter Gaza   by Tim Butcher JERUSALEM - Israeli troops began moving into Gaza on Saturday night, Israel Defense Forces ...

Olmert warns of more fighting soon as Israel pulls troops out of Gaza

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

Palestinians sit on the rubble of their destroyed home in Jabalia, Gaza Strip. Photograph: Abid Katib/Getty images The Israeli prime minister, Ehud Olmert, warned yesterday that more fighting in Gaza was imminent and admitted that one of his goals was now to "weaken" the Islamist movement Hamas. Israeli troops and tanks ...

Gaza Conflict-Ceasefire Now! (Avaaz Petition)

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

Israel and Gaza are on the brink of war. A ground assault has left many dead, and the rain of rockets only spreads. Israel is now considering a full-scale invasion of Gaza, which has never worked before. The only answer is a ceasefire deal, already suggested by Hamas and supported ...

World urges end to Gaza violence; over 100 Palestinians killed

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

Continuing air and land bombardments by the Israeli Occupation Forces have killed over 100 Palestinians since February 27, 2008. Both the UN and the EU condemn the onslaught as well as the United States. Still the incursion carries on unscathed. Neighboring Egypt has opened up it's borders to accommodate wounded ...