Old Gaza War Echoes Refocus on Civilian Toll and Law
CAIRO a comparison of the Gaza conflicts shows civilian casualties driving the discourse as Israel's airstrikes face scrutiny under international law. U N rights chief Navi Pillay warns of possible war crimes while noting Hamas rocket attacks and civilian use of locations. An extended version at aikenstandard.com.
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Gaza and Hamas feuding over truce pledges amid renewed attacks
Gaza War escalates as rockets hit southern Israel and Israeli strikes hit Gaza despite cease fire offers. Hamas cites Israel’s lack of commitment and resumes fire while Netanyahu accuses Hamas of breaking cease-fires. Israeli funeral scenes accompany coverage.
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A UN urged 24 hour ceasefire in Gaza war
Ban Ki moon urged the sides to accept a 24 hour break in fighting as the 20 day war killed over 1,030 Palestinians and wounded many. Israel reported 43 soldiers dead and two civilians plus a Thai worker killed by rocket and mortar attacks from Gaza.
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Arabs in Tira torn by Gaza war and family ties
In the central Israeli town of Tira, about 25,000 residents, closely integrated with Jewish neighbors, face pressure as relatives in Gaza and the West Bank create strain amid fighting with Hamas. Ahmad Nasser, 21, says Jews see Arabs and Arabs see Jews, leaving him and others in the middle.
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