Western doctor recounts time in Gaza during Israeli offensive
Dr. Hameed replied immediately. “We have no human rights.â€
Israeli bombs ’cause birth defects’ in Gaza strip
High levels of toxins caused by the bombs, as well as the trauma of the war, is cited as one of the main reasons doctors are seeing a higher number of defects in children born since 2006.
Obama will try and mend U.S.-Islam relations
The way in which Islam is portrayed in western media is not its true form. Extremists have soiled the foundation of the world’s second largest religion. A lot of people have an innate prejudice towards anyone who looks remotely Muslim or even just dark and suspicious.
1/23: Guantanamo
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- Executive order promises to close Guantanamo and CIA secret prisons within a year.
- Government salaries have been frozen if they're over 100k and strict new ethics rules are now in effect.
- Obama tells Israel to open up Gaza borders.
- In what could be big trouble for Bush, Obama opens up public access to Presidential Records.
Israel declares ceasefire
It took more than 1200 lives, but it finally came. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert declared a unilateral ceasefire late Saturday night, and is now working to try and stifle the "resupply of Hamas through smuggling from Egypt," the New York Times reports.
UN building hit in Gaza
Even though we all know Israel officially crossed the line a long time ago, attacking the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in Gaza cements their status as being absolutely out of their minds.
Death toll rising in Gaza
Eighteen days and no end in sight. On Sunday Israeli troops pushed further into Gaza, as Israeli officials said they were closing in on accomplishing their objective of breaking Hamas, the New York Times reports.
UN suspends aid in Gaza
A couple of days ago a ceasefire was announced so aid could be given to the scores of injured civilians in Gaza. The UN came in to give aid, but announced today that they would pull out workers after some were killed by Israel airstrikes and tank fire.
Israel launches ground assault
Israeli troops and tanks began their descent on Gaza Saturday night, officially launching a predicted ground assault against Hamas militants, the New York Times reports.
Attacks on Gaza continue for seventh day
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.
Israel rejects cease fire proposal
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.
Israel considering short-term cease fire
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.
No end in sight for Gaza operation
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.
