Thursday, November 15, 2012

MIDDLE EAST - The War Without End, Israel vs Palestinians

"Israel Launches Airstrikes on Gaza City, Killing Hamas Military Chief" (Part-1) PBS Newshour 11/14/2012

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SUMMARY: Ahmed Jabari, military head of Hamas, was killed by a precision airstrike into Gaza launched by Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces announced it was the beginning of a larger military campaign, and Hamas attempted to retaliate with rockets. The escalation comes on the heels of smaller violent conflicts between the two sides.



"Longstanding Tensions Between Israel and Palestinians See Major Escalation" (Part-2) PBS Newshour 11/14/2012

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SUMMARY: With more than 20 Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip and at least 10 Palestinians dead -- including a Hamas military official who topped Israel's wanted list -- the latest violence has inflamed longstanding tensions between Israel and Palestinians. Ray Suarez talks to Times of London's Sheera Frenkel from Jerusalem.

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