The Threat of the Human Shield Strategy Hamas Uses Extends Beyond Israel, Gaza
By
Abraham Cooper
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Harold Brackman
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Opinion - January 9, 2009
Hamas tactics mock international law, write Abraham Cooper and Harold Brackman , and teach extremists.
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Lebanese Officials Deny Responsibility for Rockets Hitting Israel
By
Larry Derfner
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Mideast Watch - January 8, 2009
As the war in Gaza drags on, Lebanon says it knew nothing about a rocket barrage into Israel.
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Hosni Mubarak, Condoleezza Rice, and Others Ratchet Up Diplomacy in the Face of Israel's Fighting in Gaza
Opinion - January 8, 2009
Hosni Mubarak, Condoleezza Rice, and a host of international diplomats want you to think so.
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The Blame Game: Israel, Hamas, and Civilian Deaths in Gaza
By
Sam Dealey
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Sam Dealey - January 7, 2009
Assessing blame for innocent casualties in the offensive launched by Israel into Gaza.
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Hamas: Inside the Islamic Resistance Movement - US News and World Report
Nation & World - January 7, 2009
Israel’s Gaza Invasion Deepens Ideological Divides, Leon Panetta Makes the Right People Happy (if You’re on the Right), and Mac Gets Hacked
By
Andrew Burt
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Opinion - January 6, 2009
The Middle East debate continues; Panetta, Burris, the Senate, and Mac
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Israeli Ambassador: 'No Grand Political Scheme in Gaza'
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - January 6, 2009
The Gaza invasion is purely a military move against Hamas, says Israel's man in Washington.
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The Media Coverage of Israel Fighting Hamas in Gaza Is a Lopsided War in Itself
By
Sam Dealey
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Sam Dealey - January 6, 2009
Israel pulling off its Gaza incursion is debatable, but its chances against the media are dismal.
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Israel Widens Offensive in Gaza as Hamas Rocket Attacks Continue
By
Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - January 6, 2009
Both sides are defying international pressure for a cease-fire.
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Jordan Threatens to Reconsider Ties With Israel
By
Larry Derfner
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Mideast Watch - January 6, 2009
Turkey, too, pulls back in the wake of Israel's Gaza offensive against Hamas.
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As Israel Presses Forward in Gaza, Some Israelis Support a Cease-Fire
By
Larry Derfner
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Mideast Watch - January 5, 2009
Israeli government is determined to cripple Hamas and to stop its rocket attacks.
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Hot Docs: Responding to War in Gaza, Rising Homicides Among Young Blacks
Nation & World - January 5, 2009
Today's selection of timely reports.
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Israel Must Learn the Limits of Bombing and Violence in Palestine
By
Steven A. Cook
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Opinion - January 5, 2009
Israel's massive retaliation will fail, writes Steven A. Cook of the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Israel Ponders Ground Invasion of Gaza After Days of Airstrikes on Hamas Targets
By
Larry Derfner
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Nation & World - January 2, 2009
Spurning calls for a cease-fire, Israeli troops appear poised to invade despite very serious risks.
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Gaza Protests: Deadly Airstrikes in Israel Spark Global Outcry - US News and World Report
Nation & World - January 2, 2009
Gaza Assault Continues as Israel Rejects Cease-fire With Hamas
By
Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - December 31, 2008
The bombing continued for a fifth straight day after Israeli officials turned down a 48-hour truce.
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Gaza Special Hot Docs: Israel, Hamas Girding for a Long Fight, Have Conflicting Strategies
Nation & World - December 31, 2008
Today's selection of timely reports.
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Assault on Gaza: Israeli Offensive Persists - US News and World Report
Nation & World - December 30, 2008
Why the Gaza War Between Israel and Hamas Broke Out Now
By
Larry Derfner
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Nation & World - December 30, 2008
Two key factors: A six-month cease-fire ended and Israel faces a pivotal election in February.
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How Should Barack Obama Handle Israel and the War in Gaza?
Opinion - December 30, 2008
And if he does give his views on the violence in Gaza, what will he say?
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Israel Fights in Gaza, Magic Obama Song Keeps Offending, and the Caroline Kennedy-Sarah Palin Debate
By
Andrew Burt
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Opinion - December 29, 2008
Israel declares war, a controversial song about Obama, and, you know, Caroline Kennedy.
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Israel Says Gaza Assault Is All-Out War
By
Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - December 29, 2008
The death toll rose to at least 315 and another 1,400 wounded.
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In the Mideast, Obama Faces an Israeli-Palestinian Standoff That Threatens to Explode
By
Larry Derfner
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Nation & World - November 20, 2008
A Bush legacy, Palestinian radicalism, and an Israeli right turn will burden any peacemaking effort.
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The Coming Middle East Crisis
By
Mortimer Zuckerman
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Opinion - October 24, 2008
The region has gone from bad to worse to horrible.
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Israeli-Lebanese Prisoner Swap, Set for Tomorrow, Could Stir New Resentment
Nation & World - July 15, 2008
A Lebanese militant convicted of murder will be traded for two Israeli soldiers who are possibly dead.
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