Israeli Troops Finally Out?
Jan 21, 2009 About 1,300 Palestinians dead, $2 billion in damage and thousands of devastated families later, Israel claims it has officially pulled its troops from the Gaza Strip after its three-week assault -- with no formal deal between Israel and Hamas and thus no real change in relations between the two sides.
Israel Admits It ‘May Have Used’ Chemical Weapon
Jan 21, 2009 Following accusations by human rights groups last week, Israel has finally admitted that its troops "may have used" white phosphorus shells -- a chemical agent that wreaks havoc on the skin -- in contravention of international law.
Ban Ki-Moon Calls for ‘Full Investigation’ of Gaza Bombing
Jan 21, 2009 United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon toured several decimated sites in Gaza on Tuesday, including the remains of the U compound in Gaza City destroyed last Thursday in an attack The Israeli shelling of the compound has drawn strong international criticism -- not the least of which came from Ban himself both before and during Tuesday's visit.It’s Over — and Not a Moment Too Soon
Jan 20, 2009 George W. Bush promised to restore "honor and dignity" to the White House, but he leaves with less honor and with lower public approval than any other president since Richard Nixon.
Time for a War Crimes Tribunal?
Jan 20, 2009 It's a wrap, a doddle, an Israeli cease-fire just in time for Barack Obama to have a squeaky-clean inauguration with all the world looking at the streets of Washington rather than the rubble of Gaza.
Sizing Up the Damage in Gaza
Jan 19, 2009 Now that the war in Gaza has ground to a halt, local and international groups are assessing the needs of tens of thousands of embattled and displaced Palestinians, some of whom have gone for many days without water or power, and are preparing to send aid as soon as possible.
Peace Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Jan 19, 2009 I do not like Hamas. I detest religious fundamentalism and the use of suicide bombers. I find the group’s anti-Semitism and ruthless silencing of internal Palestinian opponents repugnant. The rocket attacks on Israeli civilians are a war crime. But this does not negate the legitimacy of Palestinian resistance to the long Israeli siege and occupation of Gaza.
To Each His Own Cease-Fire
Jan 19, 2009 Shortly after Israel declared a unilateral cease-fire in Gaza, Hamas followed suit with its own separate announcement. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Israel would withdraw troops "as soon as possible," and Hamas said it would give Israel a week to do just that.
Israel Under Fire for Gaza Killings
Jan 18, 2009 As Israel's Security Cabinet prepared to vote Saturday on a possible cease-fire in Gaza, the Israeli army drew criticism for the killing of two boys who were taking cover at a United Nations school in northern Gaza, according to The New York Times.
