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We're back and broadcasting Shire Network News again. This week we've put together a cracking show featuring old favorites and a special timely interview with former guest, Professor Barry Rubin, Director, Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA) Center and Editor, Middle East Review ...
Israel splits Gaza in three as soldiers battle Hamas
timesonline.co.uk — Flares streamed into the sky and exploded like fireworks, lighting up the overcrowded territory. Residents in Gaza... City reported heavy bombing which appeared to have cut electricity supplies. Tzipi Livni, the Israeli Foreign Minister and candidate ... (more) Israel splits Gaza in three as soldiers battle Hamas
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 - ...
Analysis: Hamas desperate for lull | Middle East | Jerusalem Post
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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