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 has barred journalists from entering Gaza since launching its offensive Dec. 27. The ban on journalists continues despite a decision last week by Israel's Supreme Court to allow a limited number of journalists to enter Gaza.
Jan 6th, 2009 · As Israeli forces press their offensive in the Gaza Strip, the death toll among Palestinian civilians is increasing. Israel blames Hamas for the casualties, saying the Islamist militants are operating amid the civilian population.
Jan 6th, 2009 · Palestinians say Israeli attacks on Gaza intensified before dawn Tuesday. Israeli soldiers seized several buildings inside Gaza City. Late Monday, three Israeli soldiers were killed by what Israeli officials say was an errant tank round. An international diplomatic effort to bring about a ceasefire is making no progress.
Jan 5th, 2009 · As Israeli forces pound Hamas fighters, civilian casualties mount. French President Nicolas Sarkozy is in the region to spearhead efforts for a cease-fire. Israeli troops have surrounded Gaza City and are in the third day of a ground offensive.
Jan 5th, 2009 · Israeli forces press on with their deadly ground, sea and air assault against Hamas targets in the Gaza strip. Israeli troops have effectively cut Gaza in half. The ground offensive is the latest phase in a military campaign that started with airstrikes. More than 500 Palestinians have been killed — including many civilians.
Jan 4th, 2009 · Host Liane Hansen speaks with Hanan Ashwari, a member of the Palestinian Third Way Party and a longtime Palestinian negotiator, about the Israeli ground offensive in Gaza and the political reaction on the West Bank.
Jan 3rd, 2009 · The Israeli military offensive against Hamas militants in Gaza has now been going on for eight days. But the strikes haven't stopped Hamas rockets, which have reached farther into Israel than ever before.