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Obama plans to visit oft-targeted Israeli town
AMMAN, Jordan - Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama intends to visit a southern Israeli town that is a frequent target of rockets fired by Palestinian militants in Gaza, campaign aides accompanying him on his Mideast trip said Tuesday.
Nations:Afghanistan U.S. People:Mahmoud Abbas Ehud Olmert Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Activities:2007 Gaza Conflict US Election 2008 Israel-U.S. Holocaust Source:(AP)
2008-07-22
Blair postpones Gaza trip, cites threats
BEIT LAHIYA, Gaza Strip - Mideast envoy Tony Blair on Tuesday called off what would have been the first visit of a top Western diplomat to Hamas-ruled Gaza, citing a "specific security threat."
Nations:Israel U.K. Russia Egypt People:Tony Blair Activities:2007 Gaza Conflict Source:(AP)
2008-07-15
Israel seals Gaza crossings after rocket attack
JERUSALEM - Israel closed its cargo crossings with the Gaza Strip on Tuesday after accusing Palestinian militants of firing a rocket at southern Israel in violation of a shaky truce.
Nations:Egypt Israel People:Mahmoud Abbas Ehud Olmert Activities:2007 Gaza Conflict Source:(AP)
2008-07-01
Hamas emboldened by Israel-Hezbollah prisoner swap
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Hamas militants holding an Israeli soldier said Monday they would stick to their tough demands in negotiations over his release, emboldened by the high price Israel is paying in a planned prisoner swap with Hezbollah.
Nations:Israel People:Mahmoud Abbas Ehud Olmert Activities:2007 Gaza Conflict Source:(AP)
2008-06-30
Hamas says it will not police truce with Israel
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - The militant group Hamas said it remains committed to a cease-fire with Israel, but will not act as Israel's "police force" in confronting militants who breach the truce.
Activities:2007 Gaza Conflict Source:(AP)
2008-06-25
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