Jan 8th, 2009 · Rockets rained down on Israel from southern Lebanon on Thursday, sparking fears of a possible second front in the ongoing conflict with Palestinian militants in Gaza, where the Israeli military has been battling Hamas for nearly two weeks.
Jan 8th, 2009 · Communities in northern Israel are on high alert after several rockets were fired from southern Lebanon into Israel today. The Israeli military quickly responded with artillery fire into Lebanon. At the same time, there were more rockets fired at southern Israel from the Gaza Strip as the Israeli military's offensive continues with air strikes and new ground fighting reported.
Jan 7th, 2009 · Israel on Wednesday put military operations on hold for three hours to allow humanitarian workers, food and medical aid to reach Gaza's beleaguered residents.
Jan 7th, 2009 · Israel is under growing pressure to end its military operations in Gaza, following the terrible bloodshed that occurred in the territory over the past 24 hours. However, Israeli leaders are discussing whether to expand military operations in Gaza. That would be a significant escalation of the assault and would inevitably bring even greater casualties among the civilian population.
Jan 7th, 2009 · The fighting in Gaza has killed more than 600 Palestinians — many of them civilians. Colonel Jim Hellis is chairman of the department of national security and strategy at the U.S. Army War College. He talks with Ari Shapiro about how the U.S. military factors in civilian casualties in assessments of war strategy. Hellis says it's a balance between legal, ethical and political concerns.
Jan 6th, 2009 · We talk with residents of Juarez, Mexico about the murders that plague their city. The military has stepped up its presence to try to turn the tide of drug gang violence. But the public is not impressed, and many wish the soldiers would leave.
Jan 5th, 2009 · President-elect Barack Obama will bring former Clinton administration official and federal budget expert Leon Panetta, 71, back to Washington to head the Central Intelligence Agency. Obama plans to fill the other top intelligence post with a military man: retired Navy Adm. Dennis Blair.
Jan 5th, 2009 · Because of the fighting in Gaza between the Israeli military and Hams militants, it's been difficult to get aid to civilians. A relief convoy from Egypt is headed for the Gaza Strip, but it is slow going.