On Sunday evening the Israel Defense Forces began a troop withdrawal from Gaza, following three straight weeks of attacks. Israel's unilateral ceasefire was announced earlier in the day, and met with an offer for a one-week ceasefire from Hamas, the full text of which is here. Bloggers in Gaza, able to safely leave their homes for the first time in weeks, are mulling over the events of the day. Full Story »
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This article is a short series of reminiscences by Palestinian inhabitants of Gaza of scenes of devastation during Israel's hellish bombardment, and remembrances of friends who were killed. May the cease fire last.
Generally gives good personal accounts of Israel invasion. Should be more of it. Maybe it is available in the links
This captures some of the situation obtaining in Gaza as the dust starts to settle in the wake of the Israeli rampage.
I agree with Bashar al-Assad that Hamas is a necessary party to a settlement of the Palestine/Israel problem, and that Hamas would accept Israel ... More »
The notes, the blogs, the letters, are they journalism. Yes, and in reality are better than journalists. Family, friends, familiar faces, I don't think any journalist can really convey the reality of a loved one's face blown off.
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