Soon after the ceasefire in Gaza had collapsed, Israeli airstrikes began and struck the home of Hamas military leader, Mohammed Deif. According to Hamas spokespeople, the wife and the son of Deif were killed during the attack. At the same time, Palestinians flooded the Israeli skies with more than 180 missiles on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to Israeli officials, no casualties were reported … [Read more...]
‘Hamas will continue to absorb very harsh strikes’ says Benjamin Netanyahu
On Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that any deal made on Gaza had to meet his country’s security needs; he also added that Hamas will continue to absorb very hard strikes if Hamas continues firing. The five-day ceasefire expires today and negotiators have returned after consulting in Cairo. The five weeks of hostilities have killed more than 2,000 people, mostly … [Read more...]
Rockets Fired at Israel Before Ceasefire End
On Wednesday, three rockets were fired from Palestine at Israel two hours before a temporary truce between the two countries had expired. According to Israeli intelligence, one of the rockets was intercepted by the country’s Iron Dome defense system while another hit open land. Neither rockets produced damages or injuries, according to Israeli reports. The latest ceasefire between the two sides … [Read more...]
10 Year-old Boy Killed after Israeli Airstrike Response to Palestinian Rocket Fire
On Friday morning, around 11 a.m., a 10 year-old boy was killed in an Israeli airstrike that followed Palestinian rockets that had resumed immediately after the expiration of the 72-hour long ceasefire. His mother, Sabah Dawawsa was frying chicken livers that Ibrahim had requested for his after-prayer meal. Despite Sabah telling Ibrahim that he was not allowed to play outside, … [Read more...]
War Crimes Case could Be Knocking at Israel’s Door
There was little possibility in the past that a war crimes investigation be initiated against Israel because of political constraints. But what was unthinkable in the past has now become a possibility as Palestine has now announced their desire to become a party to the International Crime Court. Back in 2008-2009 during the last war that took place between Palestine and Israel, Palestine’s … [Read more...]
U.S. Appalled at Alleged Israeli Soldier Abduction
Amidst an internationally brokered Gaza ceasefire, it seems that Palestinian militants have abducted an Israeli soldier. In light of these new events, the Obama administration has expressed their disapproval, condemning the clear violation of this ceasefire and describing the actions of Palestinian militants as “barbaric”. John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of state said that these attacks that resulted … [Read more...]
40 People Were Killed During Gaza Cease-fire
According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, about 40 people were killed and 150 injured in Gaza today despite a planned 72-hour cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. The cease-fire was supposed to take effect at 8 a.m. local time and was negotiated by the United States and the United Nations. "If corroborated, this would constitute a serious violation of the humanitarian ceasefire in place … [Read more...]
How the IDF is Trying to Save Southern Israel
By now it’s clear that the war that has been raging in the area will not be coming to an end any time soon, and after countless mortars and rocket attacks, after Hamas tunnels and murder squads that have been sent to Israeli villages, it still seems that the death toll isn’t high enough to persuade attackers to cease and desist. In light of all that has happened, the IDF is interested in one … [Read more...]
John Kerry Arrives in Cairo to Press for Cease-Fire in Gaza
The Americans are receiving pressure from Europe and Arab allies to intervene in the Gaza Strip. On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry came to Cairo, Egypt in a bid to broker a cease fire between Hamas, the Palestinian militant group and Israel. The visit came following President Barack Obama’s push to bring an end to the fighting, as the growing number of deaths in Gaza raised serious … [Read more...]
No Hope in Sight for Ceasefire
Monday was marked by yet more explosions, sirens and attacks as both Hamas and Israeli planes kept on attacking each other. During the violence, seven Israeli soldiers were killed by Islamic militants during a firefight. John Kerry headed for Cairo on Monday, hoping that he could discuss the current situation with Egyptian officials. Fearing further escalations, both John Kerry and Ban Ki-Moon … [Read more...]