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Israeli forces focus on Northern Gaza
longwarjournal.org - 1/6/2009
Israeli forces focus on Northern Gaza
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Map of Gaza. Click map to view. Created by Bill Raymond for The Long War Journal . As the third day of Israel's ground operation in Gaza ends the Israeli military indicated it may expand operations in the southern portion of the strip after focusing primarily on the north. ...
Analysis: Hamas desperate for lull | Middle East | Jerusalem Post
jpost.com - 1/6/2009
Analysis: Hamas desperate for lull | Middle East | Jerusalem Post
— jpost.com — As the IDF operation in the Gaza Strip entered its 10th day, Hamas has begun sending conflicting messages regarding its intentions. These contradictory messages, Palestinian political analysts said, reflected the state of confusion in Hamas and raised ... (more) Analysis: Hamas desperate for lull | Middle East | ...

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israelnationalnews.com - 1/6/2009
Zahar Claims Victory, Calls to Kill Jewish Children - Defense/Middle East - Israel News
— israelnationalnews.com — (IsraelNN.com) Hamas spokesman Mahmoud Az-Zahar claimed victory for Hamas on Monday, saying Hamas had succeeded in “destroying Israel's sense of security” with its rocket attacks. Zahar made his proclamation in video footage sent from a secret ... (more) Zahar Claims Victory, Calls to Kill Jewish Children - ...

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Why Does The New York Times Love Hamas?
thedailybeast.com - 1/6/2009
Why Does The New York Times Love Hamas?
— thedailybeast.com — The paper of record refuses to call them terrorists, extols the group s humanitarian efforts, and whitewashes its behavior during the now-broken cease-fire. In the past week, the Fourth Estate s Hamas cheerleaders have stripped away any pretense of ... (more) Why Does The New York Times Love Hamas?

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Bill Roggio: Israeli forces focus on Northern Gaza
Victory Caucus -- All Content — ... Tuesday, 06 January 2009 The operation may be expanded into southern Gaza. Israeli leaders are open to a political solution as reports indicate Hamas' command and control is in disarray. read ...

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