What really happened during the Gaza WarLawrence Wright looks at life in Gaza, especially during the 2008 Israeli attacks, through the eyes of its young people. While Israel fights for the return of captured young soldier “http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilad_Shalit”>Gilad Shalit, many locals feel they are no less imprisoned.
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UN: Israel and Hamas guilty of war crimes
A UN fact-finding mission has accused both Israel and Palestine of committing war crimes in Gaza, with the former shelling civilian hospitals with white phosphorus and the latter wreaking terror with rockets.
Fatah conference a failed opportunity for peace
Despite the best intentions at the Fatah convention in Bethlehem, negotiations and peaceful coexistence between Fatah and Hamas seems unlikely, writes The Jerusalem Post.
Letter from...: More reflections from Gaza: Keep off the grass
The American International School in Gaza was bombed on 3 January, completely destroying the institution . Today it is a twisted wreck of concrete, metal and burnt vans.
To embrace Palestine, embrace Sharia Law
Israel and the US can peacefully coexist with Palestine, say Osama Abu-Irshaid and Paul Scham, but to do so, they must understand Sharia Law, which is at the heart of Hamas’ every move.
Obama’s problem with Jimmy Carter
Former US President Jimmy Carter is planning to urge Obama to take Hamas off the US terrorist list. The administration is “very pissed with him”, says one Washington Middle East hand.
Only Benjamin Netanyahu can go to Palestine
Israeli PM Netanyahu agreed to talk, but he gave no hint of the shape of a political settlement he might be willing to accept. Still he’s the best hope for peace.
Censoring the bombing in Gaza: Some demands
The unilateral nature of the Israeli temporary truce must be a concern, writes Robert Johnson in Jerusalem.
The Gaza Strip: A Crikey wrap
What the world has to say about the ceasefire on the Gaza Strip.
The Aussies spinning the Gaza conflict
Three young Australians go to the Middle East and become spokespeople for Israel’s conlict in Gaza. They are articulate and their English is word perfect. What if they spoke on behalf of Hamas? writes Greg Barns.
We cannot dismiss the threat that Hamas poses
The Israeli public’s support for the military operation is a bellwether of the seriousness with which Israelis take the thousands of rockets and mortars that have been fired by Hamas for years, writes Allon Lee.
The Gaza Strip: A Crikey wrap
Has Israel lost the PR war?
Crikey Clarifier: What started the latest Gaza conflict?
What started the latest conflict the Gaza Strip? Crikey has the answers.
Howard and Rudd show their love for Israel
Before every federal election, Australia’s leading Zionist lobby, AIJAC, poses questions to the Prime Minister and Opposition leader. This year’s answers reveal two men determined to outdo the other in terms of displaying uncritical love for the Jewish state and toughness in the “war on terror.”
