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guardian.co.uk, 08.01.09 13:33 UTC

Bülent Kenes: If its reckless military action in Gaza causes a break with Turkey, Israel will pay a high price of regional isolation

. The Israeli army's bombardment and invasion of Gaza , already sorely tried by the blockade of the past two years, has paved the way for great indignation in Turkey , as in the rest of the world. ...

Belfast Telegraph, 08.01.09 03:02 UTC

Anne Penketh: Egypt's oldest fixer quietly woos Hamas

Egypt has emerged as the power most likely to hold the key to a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, thanks to the Egyptians' privileged role as a go-between in the past. The man at the centre of ...

The Independent, 08.01.09 00:11 UTC

Anne Penketh: Egypt's oldest fixer quietly woos Hamas

Egypt has emerged as the power most likely to hold the key to a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, thanks to the Egyptians' privileged role as a go-between in the past. The man at the centre of ...

Los Angeles Times, 07.01.09 21:33 UTC

After brief pause, fighting resumes in Gaza

The lull in attacks between Israel and Hamas allowed food and supplies to be sent into the area. France and Egypt work on a cease-fire proposal.

Belfast Telegraph, 07.01.09 09:32 UTC

Sharon Owens: Hundreds are being killed in Gaza yet no one can ever win

Oh no, they’re at it again in the Middle East. Just how many years has this bitter conflict between the majority Muslim Arabs of Gaza and their Jewish neighbours in Israel been going on? And yet ...

Houston Chronicle - World, 07.01.09 07:01 UTC

With some guidance, fighters get the picture

A new SECURITY AGREEMENT means U.S. troops are playing a SUPPORTING ROLE to Iraqi soldiers

Telegraph, 07.01.09 04:02 UTC

Israel to open humanitarian corridor in Gaza Strip

Israel will set up a "humanitarian corridor" for the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office said, after aid agencies complained of a mounting crisis for the enclave's 1.5 million Palestinians.

Telegraph, 07.01.09 00:37 UTC

International pressure grows for Israeli ceasefire in Gaza

The first signs of a ceasefire in Gaza have emerged as an Egyptian-brokered settlement appeared to be gaining broad support.

San Francisco Chronicle, 06.01.09 18:05 UTC

Analysis: Fatah, Hamas face internal divisions

(01-06) 04:00 PST Jerusalem - -- The Israeli assault on Gaza has deepened the tensions between Hamas and the ruling Fatah party of Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas. But the attack also has ...