Posts Tagged ‘Gaza’

Arab and Western diplomats made a statement saying that the U.N Security Council had finally reached an agreement on a cease fire resolution for the Israeli-Gaza conflict. The preliminary draft of the resolution expressed its grave concerns over the humanitarian suffering and the large number of ... Full story

Tel Aviv – 8.1.09 - In a surprising move, Israel’s main ally, United States urged them to accept truce in Gaza.   Joining voice with the rest of Europe, United States on Wednesday advised Israel to accept the ceasefire to the twelve day long offensive in Gaza, proposed ... Full story

The initiation of a ground assault coupled with an expanding air attack raised concerns about further civilian atrocities. The fears turned into a grim reality as Israel stepped up its military campaign on Monday against Hamas rulers on the Gaza strip contributing to an ever increasing civilian death toll. ... Full story

The Israeli government had made its goal clear prior to starting the military offensive. It said it would do whatever was necessary to eradicate Hamas from its roots irrespective of how long it would take. Yesterday Israel commenced the ground operation it had been preparing to launch since the past couple ... Full story

Israel is getting ready to take its military operation against Hamas in the Gaza strip to the next level. It has stepped up the offensive and deployed more troops towards the Gaza border on Wednesday. Israel is making preparations to initiate a ground assault to compliment the deadly airstrikes. International powers ... Full story

It has been three days since Israel has launched its military offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip but the defiant militant group continues to send rockets flying into Israel. The continuing rocket firing into Israel shows that Hamas still has plenty of firepower at their disposal. ... Full story

Washington – 30.12.08 – It could be a tough diplomatic test for Hillary Clinton mediating between Israel and Palestine with the recent developments in Gaza. As the new Secretary of State in President Barrack Obama’s Government, she is faced with the daunting task of convincing the Arab world about America’s neutral ... Full story

The tension in the troubled Gaza strip has escalated with the end of the truce. This has caused the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to call for an extension of the truce in order to put an end to the hostilities. In a statement ... Full story