While the international community is calling for an investigation on Israel for the reported war crimes of its troops in Gaza, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert recently vowed to protect his soldiers. Olmert was quoted by Reuters saying: "The commanders and soldiers sent to Gaza should know they are safe from various tribunals and Israel will assist them on this front and defend them, just as they protected us with their bodies during the Gaza operation." But Riyad al-Malki, Palestinian Foreign Minister, stated ... Read More

The withdrawal of the Israeli forces from Gaza Strip was recently completed following a separate ceasefire declaration three days ago from both the Hamas and Israel. Even before the inauguration of US President Barack Obama, Israel had already pulled out most of its troops. The move was seen by analysts as something that would work in Israel’s favor as the US has been its key ally. Former US President George Bush affirmed the right of Israel to defend itself from Hamas rocket ... Read More

The condition of the Palestinians has worsened recently as an aid agency of the United Nations suspended its operations following the death of two of its drivers.   The Israeli forces are still fighting heavily with the Hamas militants. The Red Cross has criticized Israel for causing  delay in the agency’s mission to help and save the casualties of the two-week old war. Reports stated that the death toll of the fightings has reached more than 700 and is still rising. While the Palestinian ... Read More

Above: Israeli Airstrike According to Hamas sources, an Israeli airstrike hammered down a Hamas base in Gaza, killing six militants and injuring ten more. Israel Defense Forces confirmed they carried out the airstrike. This was not the first time in recent days that such an attack was made. The move comes a day after a suicide bomber from Gaza attacked a crowded Israeli shopping mall. The bombing killed three and wounded several other civilians. The attack in Dimona was the first suicide bombing in Israel ... Read More