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Attacks on Gaza continue for seventh day

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Jan. 2, 2009   Leave a Comment  

Israel’s attacks on Gaza strengthened Friday after bombs killed a top Hamas commander, African Free Press reports. The attacks, now entering their seventh day, have resulted in the deaths of at least 420 and more than 2000 injuries. The UN has said that nearly 25 per cent of the dead are civilians.

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Israel rejects cease fire proposal

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Dec. 31, 2008   1 Comment  

Israel will continue to pummel Gaza with rockets after a 48-hour cease fire proposal was rejected by the security cabinet Wednesday, the New York Times reports.

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Israel considering short-term cease fire

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Dec. 30, 2008   Leave a Comment  

Israel is reportedly considering a cease fire that would see their attacks on the Gaza strip stop for 48 hours so wounded civilians desperate for humanitarian aid would be able to receive it, according to the New York Times.

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No end in sight for Gaza operation

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Dec. 28, 2008   Leave a Comment  

As Israeli jets hammer Hamas targets and Hamas militants launch rockets to Israel, Palestinian officials have confirmed more than 277 deaths and hundreds of injuries, CNN reports.

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