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Israel vows 'pinpoint' attacks 
CNN.com - Dec 27 5:36 PM
Israel said it would use "pinpoint action" in response to Qassam rockets launched into Israel from Gaza, but it would "continue to uphold the cease-fire and work with the Palestinian Authority to take immediate steps to stop the Qassam firing."Israel Says It Will Retaliate Against Rockets From Gaza New York Times - Dec 27 5:22 PM
Israel ordered the military to resume attacks on Palestinians firing rockets from Gaza, more than a month after a cease-fire was declared.Israel threatens to renew attacks AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 2:14 PM
After weeks of restraint, Israel said Wednesday that it will renew attacks on rocket-launching militants in the Gaza Strip, threatening to derail an already shaky, month-old truce.Abbas proposes closed talks with Israel AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 3:24 PM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas proposed Wednesday that he start closed-door talks with Israel on some of their most difficult disputes including the status of Jerusalem and the fate of Palestinian refugees.State Department challenges Israel on new settlement USA Today - Dec 27 11:57 AM
Israel's plan to construct a new settlement on the West Bank drew rare criticism Wednesday from the Bush administration. If Israel goes ahead, it would violate Israel's obligations under the roadmap for peacemaking, a State Department spokesman said.Immigration to Israel falls to 18 year low Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 11:51 AM
Immigration to Israel hit its lowest in 18 years in 2006 due to a drop in the number of Jews arriving from former Soviet states, although immigration from North America edged higher, figures showed on Wednesday.State Department challenges Israel AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 11:29 AM
Israel's plan to construct a new settlement on the West Bank drew rare criticism Wednesday from the Bush administration.Israel to renew pinpoint attacks vs Gaza AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 8:43 AM
Israel decided to resume pinpoint attacks against Palestinian rocket-launching cells Wednesday, hours after two Israeli teens were seriously wounded in an attack in a border town, jeopardizing an already shaky, month-old truce.Israel to renew attacks against Gaza rocket launchers, puts truce at risk USA Today - Dec 27 7:25 AM
Israel decided on Wednesday to renew pinpoint attacks against Palestinian rocket-launching cells in Gaza, threatening to send a shaky, month-old truce into total collapse. Although Israel declared it remained committed to the truce, the decision to strike against rocket launchers clearly ratcheted up the violence level.European Investment Banks ends Israel 'freeze' AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 7:47 AM
The European Investment Bank has announced that it would fund hundreds of environmental projects in Israel and provide loans to small businesses there, ending an 11-year investment "freeze".Israel says will act against Gaza rockets Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 5:40 AM
Israel said on Wednesday it would resume attacks against Palestinian militants who fire rockets from the Gaza Strip but insisted it remained committed to a month-old ceasefire in the territory.Israel to renew Gaza pinpoint attacks AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 4:31 AM
Israel decided on Wednesday to resume pinpoint attacks against Palestinian rocket-launching cells in Gaza, jeopardizing what is already a shaky, month-old truce with Gaza militants.EU bank ends Israel loans freeze BBC News - Dec 27 2:32 PM
Israel is to get 275m euros from the EU's investment arm, the first such loans in more than a decade.Israel issues threat to attackers in Gaza Denver Post - Dec 27 6:30 PM
After weeks of restraint, Israel said Wednesday that it will renew attacks on rocket-launching militants in the Gaza Strip, threatening to derail a shaky, month-old truce.U.S. challenges Israel on settlement MSNBC - Dec 27 1:03 PM
Israel's plan to construct a new settlement on the West Bank drew rare criticism Wednesday from the United States.Israel to renew Gaza pinpoint attacks AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 12:41 AM
Israel will renew pinpoint attacks against Palestinian rocket-launching cells, but otherwise continue to adhere to a month-old truce in the Gaza Strip, the prime minister's office said Wednesday.Israel says will act against Gaza rockets Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 12:02 AM
Israel will take military action against Palestinian rocket-launching squads in the Gaza Strip despite a ceasefire, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office said on Wednesday.Israel to Renew Pinpoint Attacks Vs Gaza ABC News - Dec 27 9:04 AM
Israel to Renew Pinpoint Attacks Against Gaza Rocket Launchers, Putting Truce at RiskIsrael stocks steady; banks mixed on BoI report, and Africa leaps Market Watch - Dec 27 9:18 AM
TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) - Israel stocks finished little changed Wednesday, as the banks were mixed and shares of Teva Pharmaceutical and Africa Israel Investments gained. Israel?s Mixed Messages New York Times - Dec 26 8:37 PM
Amir Peretz, Israel?s defense minister, has undercut the encouraging steps taken by Ehud Olmert over the weekend by approving the first new West Bank settlement in more than a decade.State Department challenges Israel on settlement Boston Herald - Dec 27 4:23 PM
WASHINGTON - In a rare criticism, the Bush administration said Wednesday if Israel proceeds with construction of a settlement on the West Bank it would violate its peacemaking obligations. But defending...Israel To Renew 'Pinpoint' Strikes In Gaza CBS News - Dec 27 6:25 AM
Under pressure from conservatives and residents of a town where Palestinian rockets keep falling, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has ordered "pinpoint" attacks against militants in Gaza, but says Israel will stick to a shaky, month-old truce.Israel to Renew Pinpoint Attacks Vs Gaza San Francisco Chronicle - Dec 27 10:38 AM
Israel decided to resume pinpoint attacks against Palestinian rocket-launching cells Wednesday, hours after two Israeli teens were seriously wounded in an attack in a border town, jeopardizing an already shaky, month-old truce. The boys were wounded in... Bank of Israel calls on banks to lift capital against risks Market Watch - Dec 27 7:19 AM
TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) -- The Bank of Israel, having cut interest rates and boosted its economic growth outlook this week, turned its attention to the banking system and said that while the nation's banks had improved their performance, they needed to strengthen their capital levels. Despite Pledge, Israel Approves New Settlement Washington Post - Dec 26 6:46 PM
JERUSALEM, Dec. 26 -- Israel has approved a new settlement in the West Bank to house former Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip, officials said Tuesday, breaking a promise to the United States to halt home construction in the Palestinian territories. Israel threatens to renew attacks on Gaza The Herald - Dec 27 6:06 PM
Israel yesterday said it will renew attacks on rocket-launching militants in the Gaza Strip, threatening to derail what already had been a shaky, month-old truce.Harry s Wild About Israel Jewish Week - Dec 27 5:07 PM
As a young lawyer struggling to make a living in Las Vegas, Harry Reid never failed to buy Israel bonds. I d say, Harry, you can t afford to give that much, close friend Neil Galatz recalls. He d say, I can t afford not to. Truce unravels, Israel threatens to renew attacks against Gaza rocket launchers CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 27 11:01 AM
JERUSALEM (AP) - After weeks of restraint, Israel on Wednesday said it will renew attacks on rocket-launching militants in the Gaza Strip, threatening to derail what already had been a shaky, month-old truce.Israel has always relied on Jewish immigration to secure its long-term survival [AP] Aljazeera - Dec 27 1:45 PM
Immigration to Israel fell to its lowest in 18 years in 2006, new figures show.Roundup: Rocket attacks on Israel continue regardless of Israel's threats People's Daily - Dec 27 4:09 PM
Rocket attacks launched by Palestinian militant groups against Israel continued on Wednesday despite a newly-adopted Israeli decision of targeting any Palestinian militant who fired rockets into Israel.Israel to Renew Gaza Attacks Arab News - Dec 27 4:22 PM
GAZA CITY, 28 December 2006 Threatening to send a shaky, month-old truce into total collapse, Israel yesterday decided to renew attacks against Gaza, saying they were targeted at Palestinian rocket-launching cells.US warns Israel on settlements The Peninsula - Dec 27 3:45 PM
washington Israel s plan to settle 30 Jewish families on a former army base in the occupied West Bank would violate terms of a US-backed Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, the United States said yesterday.Israel Agrees to Transfer of Thousands of Rifles to Fatah Israel National News - 40 minutes ago
(IsraelNN.com) Israel has agreed in principle to allow thousands of PA policemen to cross the Jordan River into Gaza to strengthen the Fatah presence in the Gaza Strip.Abbas urges behind-the-door talks with Israel before Rice visit People's Daily - Dec 27 4:06 PM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Wednesday in Cairo that it was time for the Palestinians and Israel to start negotiations through "an unannounced but not secret channel" given an upcoming Mideast visit by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.Israel to Build New Settlement in Occupied West Bank New York Times - Dec 26 1:22 PM
For the first time in 10 years, Israel said it will build a new Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank, prompting Palestinian anger and American concern.Israel To Resume Target Attacks On Palestinian Rocket Launchers Nasdaq - Dec 27 9:13 AM
(RTTNews) - Israel announced on Wednesday that it will continue with its target attacks on Palestinian rocket launchers in the Gaza strip, reported AP. This decision by Israel may adversely affect the month-old, fragile truce deal agreed upon by Israel and Gaza militants.The leader who saved Israel from Nixon Haaretz Daily - Dec 27 5:12 PM
WASHINGTON - Betty Ford, the President's wife, dragged Israel's Prime Minister onto the dance floor. Protesting that he did not know how to dance did nothing to save Yitzhak Rabin. Ford explained that she had taught worse dancers a few moves.Israel says it will renew pinpoint attacks against Gaza rocket launchers, but maintain truce Boston Herald - Dec 27 9:24 AM
JERUSALEM - Israel decided to resume pinpoint attacks against Palestinian rocket-launching cells Wednesday, hours after two Israeli teens were seriously wounded in an attack in a border town, jeopardizing...Israel to Target Palestinian Rocket Squads While Maintaining Truce Voice of America - Dec 27 9:06 AM
Israel says it will make a limited - "pinpoint" - response to Palestinian rocket attacks, but will maintain a ceasefire that it agreed to with Palestinians late last month.Turkey - Israel Military Dialogue Meetings TurkishPress.com - Dec 27 2:09 PM
JERUSALEM - Turkish Deputy Chief of General Staff Gen. Ergin Saygun and accompanying delegation comprising officials from General Staff Headquarters, National Defense Ministry and Defense Industry are continuing to hold meetings in Israel where they came for Turkey-Israel military dialogue meetings.Israel says will act against Gaza rockets Reuters.co.uk - Dec 27 12:04 PM
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel said on Wednesday it would resume attacks against Palestinian militants who fire rockets from the Gaza Strip but insisted it remained committed to a month-old cease-fire in the territory.US challenges Israel on new settlement Tenterfield Star - Dec 27 3:15 PM
Israel's plan to construct a new settlement on the West Bank drew rare criticism Wednesday from the United States. If Israel goes ahead, it would violate Israel's obligations under the road map for peacemaking, a State Department spokesman said.Israel plans new housing for settlers in West Bank / Palestinians, peace group say it violates pledge to freeze building San Francisco Chronicle - Dec 27 3:55 AM
Israel has approved construction of new housing for Jewish settlers in the West Bank, officials said Tuesday, drawing protests from Palestinian leaders and Israeli peace activists who said the decision violates a 3-year-old pledge to the United States to... US criticizes Israel over new West Bank settlement KXLY-TV Spokane - Dec 27 12:55 PM
STATE DEPARTMENT -- The Bush administration is lobbing some rare criticism at Israel over its plans for a new settlement on the West Bank. A State Department spokesman says following through on the new construction would violate Israel's obligations under the 2003 roadmap for peace.Israel resumes targeted operations New Kerala - 2 hours, 54 minutes ago
Jerusalem, Dec 27: Israel today decided to resume strikes against Palestinian militants after several rocket attacks injured two youngsters yesterday despite a month-long ceasefire.MyFox Colorado | Israel to Renew Pinpoint Attacks Against Palestinians FOX 31 Denver - Dec 27 10:48 AM
Israel decided on Wednesday to renew pinpoint attacks against Palestinian rocket-launching cells in Gaza, threatening to end its participation in a month-old truce that was first broken by Palestinians less than one hour after it took effect.Israel's Gaza 'restraint' at an end RTÉ News - Dec 27 10:06 AM
Israel has decided to end what it calls 'its restraint' against Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip and said it would resume attacks against Palestinian militants who fire rockets.Israel announces planned retaliation against more attacks WIS News 10 Columbia - Dec 27 11:48 AM
Israel announced today it would resume specific strikes against Palestinian militants who fire rockets into Israel from the Gaza Strip.Israel approves settler housing in the West Bank Baltimore Sun - Dec 27 5:49 AM
Palestinians call move a breach of 'road map' Israel has approved construction of new housing for Jewish settlers in the West Bank, officials said yesterday, drawing protests from Palestinian leaders and Israeli peace activists who said the decision violates a three-year-old pledge to the United States to freeze settlement activity. Israel to renew pinpoint attacks against Gaza rocket launchers, but maintain truce KWQC-TV 6 Davenport - Dec 27 3:41 PM
JERUSALEM The prime minister's office says Israel will renew pinpoint attacks against Palestinian rocket-launching cells, but otherwise continue to adhere to a month-old truce in the Gaza Strip.U.S. Scolds Israel on Plan for West Bank Settlement New York Times - Dec 27 5:48 PM
In a rare rebuke, the U.S. said that an Israeli plan to construct a Jewish settlement could violate the terms of a peace proposal.ISRAEL MULLS INDIGENOUS ROCKET DEFENSE Middle East Newsline - Dec 27 11:07 AM
TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel has been examining another indigenous solution to rocket defense. Elbit Systems, the largest non-government-owned defense contractor in Israel, has proposed a three-tier rocket and missile defense system to the Defense Ministry.Israel gives final OK for W. Bank settlement Boston Globe - Dec 27 12:43 AM
JERUSALEM -- Israel has approved the construction of new housing for Jewish settlers in the West Bank, officials said yesterday , drawing protests from Palestinian leaders and Israeli peace activists who said the decision violates a 3-year-old pledge to the United States to freeze settlement activity.Israel says will act against Gaza rockets Boston Globe - Dec 27 1:03 AM
Israel said on Wednesday it would resume attacks against Palestinian militants who fire rockets from the Gaza Strip but insisted it remained committed to a month-old ceasefire.Israel to renew attacks in Gaza Ashland Daily Tidings - Dec 27 1:19 PM
JERUSALEM Israel decided today to resume pinpoint attacks against Palestinian rocket-launching cells in the Gaza Strip, jeopardizing what is already a shaky, month-old truce with Gaza militants.Israel to renew attacks in Gaza NDTV - Dec 27 8:26 AM
Israel has decided to renew pinpoint attacks against Palestinian rocket-launching cells in Gaza. The decision could send a shaky, month-old truce with Gaza militants into total collapse.Israel OKs new construction in West Bank The Columbus Dispatch - Dec 27 5:03 AM
JERUSALEM Israel has approved a new settlement in the West Bank to house former Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip, officials said yesterday, breaking a promise to the United States to halt home-building in the Palestinian territories.Israel approves West Bank roadblock removals USA Today - Dec 26 8:49 AM
Israel agreed Monday to remove some of the military roadblocks that have hindered Palestinian travel in the West Bank, one of several gestures aimed at boosting moderate President Mahmoud Abbas in his bitter struggle with the militant Islamic Hamas.Ending a Stellar 2006, Grammy-Nominated Israel Houghton & New Breed to Perform at the National Inspirational Youth ... [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Dec 27 6:25 PM
Award winning, Gospel superstar, Israel Houghton brings his "new breed" of cross-cultural, worship to Orlando, Florida as the headlining Gospel performance during the 2006 National Inspirational Youth Convention , one of the country's most powerful, Christian youth conferences.Israel says it will resume "pinpoint action" against armed groups in the Gaza Strip [AFP] Aljazeera - Dec 27 6:30 AM
Israel will take military action against Palestinians firing rockets from the Gaza Strip despite a ceasefire.Israel Decides to Target Gaza Rocket Launching Squads Crosswalk.com - Dec 27 2:59 AM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - Israel decided on Wednesday to resume targeted strikes on Palestinian squads launching rockets at southern Israeli communities from the Gaza Strip but will maintain the Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire.Israel High Tech Indus Clocks Up $10.6 Billion In 2006 M&A Deals Nasdaq - Dec 27 4:13 AM
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Israeli's high technology industry had a bumper year with merger and acquisition activity rocketing to some $10.6 billion worth of deals, according to data released Wednesday by the Israel Venture Capital Research Center.Do America and Israel want the Middle East engulfed by civil war? News From Bangladesh - Dec 27 10:30 AM
Neocons talk a great deal about changing maps in the Middle East. Like Israel s dismemberment of the occupied territories into ever-smaller ghettos, Iraq is being severed into feuding mini-states.Israel approves new West Bank settlement International Herald Tribune - Dec 26 11:38 AM
Israel approved the construction for the first time in a decade.IN WEST BANK: Israel OKs construction to house Jewish ex-settlers The Charlotte Observer - Dec 27 3:05 AM
Israel has approved a new Jewish settlement in the West Bank to house former settlers from the Gaza Strip, officials said Tuesday, breaking a promise to the U.S. to halt home construction in the Palestinian territories.Israel okays first new West Bank settlement in decade AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 6:34 AM
Israel has approved the construction of a new settlement in the occupied West Bank for the first time in more than 10 years, officials said, in a move slammed by the Palestinians and a rights group.Israel to renew pinpoint attacks on Gaza rocket launchers, but keep truce CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 27 1:58 AM
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel decided on Wednesday to renew pinpoint attacks against Palestinian rocket-launching cells in Gaza, a decision that could send a shaky, month-old truce with Gaza militants into total collapse.Israel says it will act against rockets Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Dec 27 1:31 AM
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel said on Wednesday it would resume attacks against Palestinian militants who fire rockets from the Gaza Strip but insisted it remained committed to a month-old cease-fire.Israel to Renew Gaza Pinpoint Attacks RedNova - Dec 27 5:01 AM
By AMY TEIBEL JERUSALEM - Israel decided on Wednesday to resume pinpoint attacks against Palestinian rocket-launching cells in Gaza, seriously jeopardizing what is already a shaky, month-old truce with Gaza militants.Israel: Will Act Against Gaza Rockets Fox 6 News San Diego - Dec 27 4:55 AM
Israel said it would resume attacks against Palestinian militants who fire rockets from the Gaza Strip but insisted it remained committed to a month-old ceasefire.Israel to renew pinpoint attacks against Gaza rocket launchers WSYR 9 Syracuse - Dec 27 4:59 AM
Palestinian militants fired a rocket at southern Israel today, shortly after Israeli leaders threatened to begin retaliating for the attacks.Israel says it will act against rockets Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 27 12:08 AM
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel will take military action against Palestinian rocket-launching squads in the Gaza Strip despite a month-old cease-fire, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office said on Wednesday.Israel plans to build a new settlement in West Bank Sun-Sentinel - Dec 27 12:25 AM
JERUSALEM · Israel announced plans on Tuesday to construct a new Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank for the first time in 10 years, prompting Palestinian anger and U.S. concern.Israel adds West Bank settlement Kansas City Star - Dec 27 12:15 AM
JERUSALEM | Israel has approved a new settlement in the West Bank to house former Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip, officials said Tuesday.Israel to attack Palestinian rocket launchers in Gaza People's Daily - Dec 27 5:08 AM
Israel i Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Defense Minister Amir Peretz on Wednesday instructed the army to resume operations against Qassam rocket launching cells in the Gaza Strip.Israel says will act against Gaza rockets AlertNet - Dec 27 1:38 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds Egyptian foreign minister's comments) By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Israel said on Wednesday it would resume attacks against Palestinian militants who fire rockets from the ... Israel's 'restraint' at an end RTÉ News - Dec 27 2:20 AM
Israel has decided to end what it calls its restraint against Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip. A month-long ceasefire had reduced violence between the two sides, although Israel has continued to launch attacks on the West Bank and Palestinian militants have fired rockets from the Gaza Strip.Israel To Renew Pinpoint Attacks Against Gaza Rocket Launchers WLBZ Bangor - Dec 27 4:07 AM
Palestinian militants fired a rocket at southern Israel Wednesday, shortly after Israeli leaders threatened to begin retaliating for the attacks.EU calls new Israel West Bank settlement "illegal" Eu Business - Dec 27 10:40 AM
(HELSINKI ) - The European Union Wednesday strongly criticised Israel's approval of a new settlement in the occupied West Bank for the first time in more than 10 years, describing it as illegal under international law.Israel to resume militant strikes BBC News - Dec 26 12:21 PM
Israel moves to resume strikes against Palestinian militants firing rockets, after an attack injures two boys.Israel commits to shaky Gaza cease-fire UPI - Dec 27 4:06 AM
JERUSALEM, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Wednesday that Israel will extend a cease-fire in Gaza but would respond militarily to Palestinian rocket attacks.Israel: Attacks On Launch Sites To Resume India Daily - Dec 27 7:06 AM
Israel will resume attacks on rocket launch sites in the Palestinian territories, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office said Dec. 27. The Israel Defense Forces will conduct "pinpoint" raids against launch sites, though Israel will continue to abide by the Nov. 26 truce with the Palestinians, according to the announcement.Israel plans W.Bank homes for Gaza settlers Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 2:22 AM
Israel will turn a former army base in the occupied West Bank into a settlement for 30 Jewish settler families evacuated from Gaza last year, a government official said on Tuesday.Israel builds new West Bank settlement The Star-Ledger - Dec 26 9:52 PM
JERUSALEM -- Israel has approved a new settlement in the West Bank to house former Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip, officials said yesterday, breaking a promise to the United States to halt home construction in the Palestinian territories.Israel will act against rockets TVNZ - Dec 27 12:45 AM
Israel will take military action against Palestinian rocket-launching squads in the Gaza Strip despite a month-old ceasefire, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office said on Wednesday.Israel Approves New West Bank Settlement ABC News - Dec 26 1:17 PM
Israel Gives Final Approval to New West Bank Settlement, Breaking Promise to Halt ConstructionIsrael says will act against Gaza rockets AlertNet - Dec 27 12:23 AM
Source: Reuters By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Israel will take military action against Palestinian rocket-launching squads in the Gaza Strip despite a month-old ceasefire, Prime Minister Ehud ... Israel plans new settlement in West Bank The State - Dec 26 9:33 PM
JERUSALEM Israel announced plans Tuesday to build a new Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank for the first time in 10 years.Israel backs W Bank settlement BBC News - Dec 26 10:21 AM
Israel sanctions the building of a new settlement in the West Bank - a move condemned by the Palestinians.Gaza militants fire five rockets towards Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 2:00 AM
Palestinian militants in Gaza have fired five rockets towards Israel, without causing any casualties, in the latest breach of a month-old ceasefire between the army and militants.Israel vows action on Gaza rockets The Australian - Dec 27 12:17 AM
A directive has been given to the defence establishment to take pinpoint action against the rocket-launching squads, Mr Olmert's office said in a statement, a day after Qassam rockets wounded two people in southern Israel.European Investment Banks ends Israel 'freeze' Eu Business - Dec 27 8:25 AM
(BRUSSELS ) - The European Investment Bank announced Wednesday that it would fund hundreds of environmental projects in Israel and provide loans to small businesses there, ending an 11-year investment "freeze".Israel plans W.Bank homes for Gaza settlers: report Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 1:02 AM
Israel's defense minister has approved plans to turn a former army base in the occupied West Bank into a settlement for 30 Jewish settler families evacuated from the Gaza Strip last year, Israel Radio said on Tuesday.Israel says it will act against Gaza rockets Independent Online - Dec 27 4:43 AM
Israel will resume attacks against Palestinian militants who fire rockets from the Gaza Strip but insists it remains committed to a month-old ceasefire.Israel orders attacks on Palestinians launching rockets International Herald Tribune - Dec 27 12:38 PM
The resumption of responses comes a month after establishment of Gaza cease-fire.Specter visits Syria, says it wants peace talks with Israel Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Dec 26 9:10 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Syria's president wants to resume peace negotiations with Israel, U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter said yesterday after meeting with Bashar Assad.Israel to renew pinpoint attacks against Gaza rocket launchers, but maintain truce KRIS-TV Corpus Christi - Dec 27 1:10 AM
JERUSALEM The prime minister's office says Israel will renew pinpoint attacks against Palestinian rocket-launching cells, but otherwise continue to adhere to a month-old truce in...Specter: Syria wants to talk with Israel Centre Daily Times - Dec 27 12:16 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Syria's president wants to resume peace negotiations with Israel, U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter said Tuesday after meeting with Bashar Assad.Specter: Syria's president seeks to resume talks with Israel The Morning Call - Dec 27 12:13 AM
Meeting focused on situation in Iraq, the Palestinian territories, Lebanon and terrorism. | Syria's president wants to resume peace negotiations with Israel, U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter said Tuesday after meeting with Bashar Assad.Israel PM orders resumption of Gaza strikes AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 6:02 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has ordered the army to resume strikes on Palestinian militants in Gaza after a rocket attack wounded two Israeli teenagers despite a month-long truce.