World News Blog

Friday, January 09, 2009

Israel and Hamas dismiss UN ceasefire call

Both Hamas and Israel have rejected a United Nations demand for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza on Friday.

UN urges immediate Gaza ceasefire (Press Assoc.)

WELT ONLINE

Fierce Fighting Erupts in Gaza Despite UN Call for Cease-fire
Voice of America - 4 hours ago
By VOA News Israeli and Hamas forces fought fierce battles in the Gaza Strip Friday, both sides defying a United Nations demand for an immediate cease-fire ...
Video: UN pushes for Gaza ceasefire RussiaToday
Israel and Hamas Rebuff UN Cease-Fire Call New York Times
UN keeps Gaza aid on hold pending cease-fire The Associated Press

Voice of America

30 Confirmed Dead in Shelling of Gaza Family
New York Times - 2 hours ago
By ALAN COWELL The death toll in the shelling of a family compound in Gaza rose to 30, the United Nations said in a report issued on Friday, as relief workers continued to comb through wreckage they had been denied access to for days after the attack.
Israel kills 30 civilians at shelter, witnesses tell UN CNN
Gaza survivors' four days without water BBC News

Warring sides ignore Gaza ceasefire call ...

Labels: gaza invasion, hamas, israel, united nations cease-fire

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Invasion a risk for Israel

Israel took a big risk invading Gaza in that it faces a possibility of a failure similar to the Lebanon invasion when it faced off with Hezbollah.

To be sure, Hamas has never appeared as well-trained or well-equipped as Hezbollah. The latter group, trained and armed by Iran, has been successful against the vaunted Israeli defense forces before. Expectations may be lower for Hamas and even if the group just remains standing and defiant in Gaza, it may be perceived as a defeat for the Israeli army.

ABC News

For Israel, Lessons From 2006, but Old Pitfalls
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By STEVEN ERLANGER JERUSALEM - This time, Israeli military commanders are leading from the front, not trying to direct the infantry from television screens.
Video: Israeli attack on Gaza school kills 30 RussiaToday
Obama Breaks Silence, Vows To Work for Peace in Gaza Washington Post

Times Online

Fears mount of Gaza conflict spill over in Europe
The Associated Press - 9 hours ago
PARIS (AP) — Government officials and Jewish leaders are concerned the conflict in Gaza may spill over into violence in Europe, with attacks reported ...
Anti-Semitic acts up in UK due to Gaza crisis Ha'aretz
Gaza killing sparks attacks on Jews across Europe Telegraph.co.uk
Gaza op prompts wave of anti-Semitism in Belgium Ynetnews

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