The Cycle of Violence
Nov 16, 2006 Because of regular rocket attacks on its territory, Israel has been conducting military incursions into Gaza, including an artillery shelling that killed 19 civilians. In response to the attack, Palestinian militants fired even more rockets into Israel, killing a woman and prompting Defense Minister Amir Peretz to vow revenge.
Here We Go Again
Aug 29, 2006 Donald Rumsfeld paid a visit to a missile defense interceptor site on Sunday, and managed limited praise for the failure-ridden program. The Bush administration, which deployed the system before testing was complete, has plans for expansion with a new base in Europe.Israel Presses U.S. for Delivery of Antipersonnel Rockets
Aug 11, 2006 America is likely to send Israel a shipment of antipersonnel rockets whose broad and indiscriminate blast characteristics could inflict civilian casualties. The State Dept. is trying to delay delivery.Violence Rages in Mideast, Diplomacy Sputters at U.N.
Aug 3, 2006 Hezbollah rockets killed at least six in Israel; almost 10,000 Israeli troops have crossed in Lebanon; and a U.S. veto is blocking the U.N. Security Council from demanding an immediate cease-fire.Deadly Israeli Airstrike Kills 37 Children, Ignites Arab Fury
Jul 30, 2006 The Israeli missile attack on a southern Lebanese village, which killed at least 57, has thrown the incipient peace process into complete disarray. U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice canceled her trip to the region after the Lebanese prime minister told her not to come unless she was willing to press for a complete cease-fire -- which she wasn't. Israel expressed deep regret for the incident but vowed to continue its campaign for 10 days to two weeks more.U.S. Will Rush Bombs to Israel
Jul 22, 2006 The United States has agreed to a request from Israel to expedite a shipment of precision munitions.
