Israel warns Syria over Hezbollah attacks

Israel now considers Hezbollah part of the Syrian army and will respond to ballistic missile attacks by attacking Syria.

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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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Report: Hezbollah rearming for imminent conflict with Israel

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1126645.html

Jordan arrests released GITMO detainee in terror plot

Jordan arrests four planning to perpetrate terrorist attacks in Israel, including Osama Abu Kabir – a former GITMO inmate.

Source: Jerusalem Post

See the NYTimes ‘docket‘ on Osama Abu Kabir.

Israel successfully tests missile defense system

Following successful test of Israel’s Arrow 2 missile defense system, officials say it can intercept Iranian nuclear missile.

Source: Jerusalem Post

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)

Top Hamas leaders killed in Israeli air strike

Israeli air strike kills Hamas interior minister, the head of general security, as well as the head of Hamas’ military wing. 

Source: Adnkronos (Italy)

Another rocket attack from Lebanon

Rockets are fired at Israel from Lebanon. Second such attack in a week. Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issues fatwa against Israeli goods and trade. Gaza fires 12 rockets at Israel on Wednesday. Israel allows daily three-hour ceasefires to allow relief supplies into Gaza.

Source: AP