Israeli troops killed in Gaza clash

Two Israeli soldiers, two Hamas militants killed during clashes on  Gaza Strip’s southern border.

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New evidence of Hamas using kids as human shields

Hamas gunmen used Palestinian children as human shields, and established command centers and Kassam launch pads in and near more than 100 mosques and hospitals.

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US removes all but one Hamas member from terrorist list

U.S. Treasury has taken all but one member of Hamas off the international list of terrorists, thus enabling funds from the European Union to enter Hamas-controlled Gaza.

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Radio host Michael Savage banned in UK

U.K.’s Home Secretary Jacqui Smith releases list of banned from entering the country. List includes U.S. radio host Michael Savage for what Smith calls “fomenting hatred.”

Source: The Independent (UK)

Among others also barred are anti-gay protesters, Muslim preachers, and released Hezbollah terrorist (and child murderer) Samir Kuntar.

In defense of Savage, I occasionally listen to his show, and his show does not foment hatred. If it did, I would not listen. What elicits this response is the fact that Savage is the only major radio host that discusses the threat of Islamic terrorism. The mere discussion of Islamic terrorism causes concern in the Muslim community – who are moving towards eliminating all discussion of Islam (including terrorism). The response of the Muslims causes weak-kneed politicians like Smith – who also previously banned Geert Wilders – to react by removing the problem.

Israeli strikes HAMAS convoy in Sudan

January Israeli airstrike in Sudan destroys a convoy carrying arms from Iran to HAMAS.

Source: The Times (UK)

Hamas used Gazans as human shields

Numerous incidences of Hamas using Gazans as human shields during Operation Cast Lead.

Source: World Net Daily

Cyprus searches ship with arms bound for Hamas

Cyprus is searching Russian-owned vessel traveling from Iran possibly to Syria with arms for Hamas.

Source: DEBKAfile (Israel)

Blocked Iranian ship is now HQ for Hamas

Iranian ship takes delivery of sophisticated communications equipment and engineers from Cyprus. Is now command and control HQ for Hamas leaders. Left Iran in December as a humanitarian aid vessel.

Source: DEBKAfile

Hamas: agreed to 'lull' in fighting, not ceasefire

Israel responds to Palestinian attack with an airstrike. Hamas leader says that they did not agree to a ceasefire, just a “lull” in the fighting.

Source: Times Online (UK)

Hamas tried to hijack ambulances

Ambulance personnel: Hamas made several attempts to hijack hospital’s ambulances, even at gunpoint. Israel coordinated with ambulances to pick up patients for safety.

Source: Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)