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Behind the Headlines: Hamas holding Gaza population hostage
(7 May 2008)
By seizing the fuel, food, and medical supplies that Israel is transferring to the Gaza Strip, and using the supplies itself, the Hamas terror organization is basically holding the civilian population of Gaza hostage.
Behind the Headlines: Pragmatic Arab views of Hamas
(10 Apr 2008)
The West has long recognized that Hamas is a dangerous terrorist group. Increasingly pragmatic elements in the Middle East are starting to acknowledge the threat posed by this organization to the Palestinian cause.
Behind the Headlines: Attack on the Nahal Oz fuel crossing into Gaza
(9 Apr 2008)
The attack was aimed at a terminal for the transfer of fuel and gas to the Gaza Strip which supplies millions of liters of gasoline and diesel for electricity and transportation.
Behind the Headlines: Israeli operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip
(3 Mar 2008)
A senior security source gave a briefing on the current IDF operation in Gaza (1 March)- Chief of Staff Ashkenazi reports to government ministers (2 March)- IDF operations in Gaza (from IICC report)
Behind the Headlines: Hamas artillery rockets bombard Ashkelon
(28 Feb 2008)
The range of the rockets fired against Ashkelon is over 20 km, an upgraded capability which places about a quarter of a million Israeli civilians in constant danger of Hamas attack.
Behind the Headlines: Israeli Supreme Court Decision HCJ 9132/07
(3 Feb 2008)
The High Court of Justice upholds Israeli limitations of the supply of fuel and electricity to Gaza
Behind the Headlines: Escalation of Terror in Gaza
(16 Jan 2008)
On January 15th, terror emanating from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip sharply escalated - with both a significant increase in rocket fire and the use of a snipers' rifle to kill civilians.
Behind the Headlines: The importance of President Bush's visit to Israel
(8 Jan 2008)
Israel welcomes US President George Bush on his first presidential visit, one that will have a bearing on several fundamental issues for Israel and the entire region.
Behind the Headlines: 21 months in terrorist captivity
(6 Jan 2008)
21 months have passed since the unprovoked abduction of Eldad Regev and Ehud Goldwasser on the Israeli side of the Lebanese border, and of Gilad Shalit on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza.
Behind the Headlines: Number of tourists visiting Bethlehem this Christmas doubles
(26 Dec 2007)
The number of tourists making a pilgrimage to Jesus' bithplace this Christmas doubled, largely because of the renewal of peace talks last month at the Annapolis summit.
Behind the Headlines: The peace principles presented by Israel at Annapolis
(3 Dec 2007)
It has always been Israel's greatest desire to make peace with its Palestinian neighbors. The Annapolis meeting marked an important step on the journey towards that goal.
Behind the Headlines: Israeli Confidence Building Measures towards the Palestinians
(3 Dec 2007)
Israel believes that the new Palestinian Government provides a renewed opportunity to move forward in the peace process toward the realization of the two-state vision. It is in this spirit that Israel has recently taken practical steps to assist the Palestinian government in creating a better environment for progress
Behind the Headlines: Israel prepares for Annapolis
(21 Nov 2007)
As the Annapolis meeting approaches, Israel's goal is to reach understanding on the widest possible common ground, in the time available. This will enable forward progress towards the realization of the two-state vision.
Behind the Headlines: Grad missile fired from Gaza hits Netivot
(8 Oct 2007)
Palestinian terrorists in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip fired a Grad missile, which landed near the southern Israeli town of Netivot - about 15 km inside Israeli territory.
Behind the Headlines: Israel Designates Gaza a “Hostile Territory”
(24 Sep 2007)
Due to continued terrorist attacks emanating from Gaza and targeted at the civilian population, the Israeli Security Cabinet has designated the Gaza Strip as a "hostile territory". While Israel remains committed to averting any humanitarian crisis, it does not feel required to provide any supplies which go beyond that.
Behind the Headlines: Hamas exploits children for terrorism
(18 Sep 2007)
In a special episode on Hamas TV marking the beginning of the school year, a two-year old toddler named "Ahmad" was praised for his expertise in the area of "Holy War" (Jihad).
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