Ceasefire Ends, Fighting Resumes
Israel withdrew its diplomatic team from Egypt, after Hamas launched 20 rockets at Israeli cities, saying it will not negotiate under fire. Israel Defense Forces struck terrorist sites throughout the Gaza Strip as fighting has renewed.
Israel Agrees to Extend Ceasefire; Hamas Vows to Renew Fighting
Israel has reportedly agreed to extend the current ceasefire in Gaza Strip Wednesday as indirect Israel-Palestinian negotiations over extending a truce in Gaza got underway in Cairo. However, Hamas was quick to deny the reports, saying it will renew fire at Israel as soon as the current lull has ended, Ynet News reported. Meanwhile, EU powers proposed Gaza rehabilitation in exchange for disarmament.
Ceasefire Appears to Be Holding, Details Emerge as Journalists Leave Gaza (Video)
As journalists left the Gaza Strip more details emerged as television crews showed detailed footage of how Hamas assembled rockets and then fired them from residential areas just before a 72-hour ceasefire went into effect. Meanwhile, Israel-U.S. relations have hit a new low after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry haven’t spoken since their short phone conversation last week was disconnected due to “communications problems”. Lastly, Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said the U.S. and E.U. must “recognize” Hamas as a “legitimate political actor” in order to bring peace to the region.
Op-Ed: Do you REALLY care about the Palestinians in Gaza?
One thing that really frustrates me is the number of Christians who believe Israel is in the wrong for destroying Hamas…
Operation Protective Edge Expands; UNRWA Finds Rockets in its Schools for the Third Time
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) found a cache of rockets at one of its schools in the Gaza Strip for the 3rd time in as many weeks, further confirming Israel claims that Hamas have used schools and other civilian sites to store weapons, making them legitimate targets.
Netanyahu: Prepare for an Extended Operation (Video)
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared his country for an “extended operation inside Gaza” Monday night as fighting continued as Operation Protective Shield entered its 22nd day.
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