Israel: Hamas mortars led to attack near U.N. school Three artillery shells believed to have been fired by Israeli forces struck near the perimeter of a U.N. school in northern Gaza on Tuesday, killing at least 30 people and wounding 55, a U.N. official said. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:19:14 EST Al Qaeda message blames Obama, Egypt An audio message reportedly from al Qaeda's deputy chief vows revenge for Israel's air and ground assault on Gaza and calls the Jewish state's actions against Hamas militants "a gift" from U.S. President-elect Barack Obama. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:41:04 EST Blair: Cease-fire must halt Hamas smuggling Any cease-fire in the Gaza conflict will require "clear and definitive action" to halt the smuggling of weapons and money into the Hamas-ruled Palestinian territory, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Tuesday. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:36:09 EST Gaza horrors sow seeds for future violence Mohammed Abu Hassanin may be a young boy, but he's old enough to know he's scared of the attacks being launched by Israel in Gaza. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:51:24 EST |