Archive for 'IDF'
NEWS, ANALYSIS & EDITOR’S COMMENT: IDF-Hamas clash
Despite raid, Hamas, Israel don’t seek escalation
By Amos Harel and Avi Isacharoff, Haaretz, January 16, 2008
Tuesday’s fighting in the Gaza Strip and western Negev was the fiercest in a year, making it one of the worst days since the disengagement in August 2005. The Palestinians suffered 19 deaths and dozens of wounded. On the Israeli […]
Posted: January 16th, 2008 under Gaza, Hamas, IDF, extrajudicial killing.
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NEWS: Gaza ceasefire?
Report: Hamas wants cease-fire with Israel in the Gaza Strip
Haaretz, December 8, 2007
Hamas is making efforts to reach a ceasefire with Israel in the Gaza Strip, London-based newspaper Al-Quds al-Arabi reported Saturday.
According to the report, senior Hamas officials are attempting to dissuade militants from firing Qassam rockets and mortar shells from the Strip into southern […]
Posted: December 8th, 2007 under Gaza, Hamas, IDF.
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ANALYSIS: The Israeli military advantage over Hamas is shrinking
The IDF in Gaza - advantage over Hamas is shrinking
By Amos Harel, Haaretz, October 31, 2007
Until recently, it was obvious who was winning this confrontation. The IDF has an enormous advantage in terms of firepower, observation, control of the air, armored vehicles and troop training. Dozens of IDF operations in the strip following the abduction […]
Posted: October 31st, 2007 under Gaza, Hamas, IDF, Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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