New York Times | Israel Exits Gaza; Truce Takes Hold New York Times JERUSALEM — As a 72-hour cease-fire mediated by Egypt took hold on Tuesday, Gazans emerged to view a shattered landscape with Hamas still in power, while Israel began to debate the politics, costs and accomplishments of the monthlong war. Cease-fire begins; Israel says ground forces withdrawn from Gaza Gazans return to shattered homes as negotiators prepare to discuss cease-fire Israel says ground troops out of Gaza as cease-fire takes effect |
CNN | Why are so many civilians dying in Hamas-Israel war? CNN (CNN) -- Images from the conflict between Israel and Hamas depict apparent civilians, innocent people caught in the middle. Often, the dead are children. The Palestinian death toll in Gaza stands at more than 1,800, with nearly 10,000 wounded, Gaza's ... |
Businessweek | It's Not Just Critics of Israel Who Want to Cut US Aid Businessweek One of the very few bills that landed on President Obama's desk this week, after Congress left for its annual summer recess, was one authorizing $225 million in additional funding for the Iron Dome missile defense system Israel has been using to ... France Calls to 'Impose' Ceasefire as Europeans Slam Israel Israel-Gaza conflict: French Minister says 'solution must be imposed' as ... Gaza conflict: France condemns Israel 'massacre' |
Aljazeera.com | Israel cracks down on anti-war protesters Aljazeera.com More than 1,000 Palestinian citizens of Israel have been arrested by the Israeli police since the country's military offensive in Gaza began in early July, according to a lawyer representing a number of the detainees. While some have been arrested for ... |
The Guardian | Palestinian leaders poised to join ICC in order to pursue Israel for war crimes The Guardian "Israel has left us with no other option," Riad Malki, the Palestinian foreign minister, told reporters after meeting ICC officials in The Hague to discuss the implications of signing the Rome Statute. It would make the Palestinian state a member of ... Palestinian Authority seeks ICC war crimes case against Israel PA foreign minister tells ICC there is 'clear evidence' of Israeli war crimes On Hague court visit, Palestinian FM accuses Israel of war crimes |
The Times of Israel | 2000-year-old trove of ancient coins found in Israel Fox News A 2,000-year-old trove of rare bronze coins from a Late Second Temple Period Jewish settlement was discovered in Israel, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced today. The discovery was made after pottery shards discovered several months ago, ... Trove of Jewish Revolt coins discovered near Jerusalem |
New York Times | Gaza War Strains Relations Between US and Israel New York Times WASHINGTON — When the State Department condemned Israel's strike on a United Nations school in Gaza on Sunday, saying it was “appalled” by this “disgraceful” act, it gave full vent to what has been weeks of mounting American anger toward the Israeli ... |
Israel and Hamas agree to 72-hour ceasefire as fighting in Gaza ebbs Washington Post JERUSALEM — Israel said Tuesday it was withdrawing all ground forces from the Gaza Strip at the start of an Egyptian-brokered 72-hour ceasefire intended to bring to a halt the nearly month-long war after multiple broken truces. The cease-fire, which ... |
Haaretz | Israel's Colonialism Must End New York Times And it is not limited to East Jerusalem and the West Bank: Although Israel withdrew its settlers and army from Gaza in 2005, it is still recognized by the United Nations as an occupying power, due to its complete control of Gaza's airspace, sea access ... Gaza op spurs Italian call for 'Nuremberg for Israel' trial Israel won, not it must stay strong Online petition urges 'Nuremberg for Israel' over 'genocide of Palestinians' |
The Times of Israel | Israel arrests suspected ringleader of cell that killed teens The Times of Israel Israeli security forces recently arrested a man thought to be the ringleader of the terror cell responsible for the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teens in mid-June, security officials told The Times of Israel Tuesday. The news of the arrest ... Israel says it has arrested suspect in murder of three teenagers Israel says it has arrested suspect in killing of 3 teenagers |