Middle East NEWS

[Ecthy]

Dito Imran, same on German channels, at least the blocking of journalists.

And how can it be tough work to leave apology notes?

[Eli]

The IDF : "We killed more than 30 armed gunmen in Nablus in the last 48 hours"



In total, 11 Israeli soldiers and aproximately 200 Palestinians were killed during operation "Defensive Wall".
It should be noted that during that week the number of Israelis killed in terrorist acts is 1. Compared to 30 per week in the last month.

[Eli]

Nablus had fallen



The number of casualties from the Passover Massacre increased to 27

After an 89 years old holocaust survivor died from her wounds.

[Sikander]

Originally posted by MOBIUS

OK, that looks very controversial indeed - get me a link to something other than this 'New Republic' site (i.e. something well known and respected) and I might give this some further consideration...

This story is legitimate, as is The New Republic.

Originally posted by MOBIUS

Good sentiments Andy, I was at the Pearl Harbour Memorial today and the futility of war was reminded big time!

War is only fought because both sides feel that they can ultimately win...

Yea, if only those damned Americans hadn't thought they could win then everyone would be living in peace within the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere now.

[Eli]

The Hizballah continues provocating Israel on the northern border

5 people were injured when 9 Katyushas had fallen on an IDF base near Kibbutz Avivim. The Israeli bases on the northern border are under heavy fire and there are reports about missiles falling near the city of Kiryat Shmone.
The IDF responds with artillery and warplanes on suspected Hizballah positions. No reports on Arab casualties.

It should be noted that in the last week the Hizballah slowly escalates the battles. From light guns fire on Israeli fortifications in Har Dov("disputed territory"), to mortar fire on those bases and empty territories inside Israel, to mortar fire on an Israeli Arab village nearby and Katyushas on empty territories in northern Israel and today Katyushas on Israeli military base, with 3 female and 2 male soldeirs injured(one seriously).
The Hizballah clearly awaits for Israeli retaliation so that it will have a reason to fire Katyushas on Israeli population centers saying that Israel is the aggressor.

[Sirotnikov]

IDF slowly working in Nablus "Kasaba" camp
IDF reports that at least 13 palestinains were killed today in the Kasaba, and possibly 30 since IDF's incursion untill noon. IDF said the fighting is "fierce" and that "Palestinian militants fought to the end, and didn't surrender". Many explosives and weapons and laboratories were discovered. Dozens of suspected terrorists were arrested.

Some of the killed, are of the most senior Fatah leaders: Ahmad Tabuk and Moid Jamyil.

Jenin: 30 Palestinians turn themselves in
Fierce battles continue for the 5th day in a row. Palestinians say up to 30 killed in battles. 30 turned themselves in today. IDF said that the remaining resistance is bound to a tiny part of the camp.

Chief of Staff: 70 captives are "heavily wanted"
IDF Chief of Staff Shaul Mofaz told the cabinet that 70 of the captives are "heavily wanted" and that IDF would need 8 more weeks to successfully eradicate terror.

Minister of Defense: Israel's sand watch has become shorter
"But we do not intend to withdraw at once, without proper conditions for security being created." He added: "We do not intend to leave only to return again".

Sharon to Bush: We are making every effort to shorten the action
"However, it is difficult since it is in urban and heavily populated terrain, and made attempting not to cause civilian casualties."

[Az]

Oh dear god , no ! Another thread will succumb victim to Siro . Save the Threads!!!!!

[Sirotnikov]

What the...?

This is meant for newsposting. If you would move your ass, I wouldn't have to post.


And don't you feel ashamed wearing that flag, when even people of other countries put up Israel's flag in support?

[Az]

well.. If you'd make me an avatar combining the two flags , I would definetly wear it. Would you?

[Ecthy]

guys, your last posts are absolutely irrelevant in a news thread.

[Sirotnikov]

Are you a nincompup?

didn't you know that some dozen of the suggested Israeli flags were communist - ie Red with all sorts of commie signs?

[Sirotnikov]

Dalgetti started it

[Eli]

The Kasba in Nablus is under Israeli control after tens of gunmen surrender.

19 rockets were fired on the Jenin refugee camp. The IDF told all Palestinian civilians to get the hell out of there.

[Eli]

http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml;jsessionid=TQXY5M0XTWVLECRBAEKSFEYKEEATIIWD?type= topnews&StoryID=785093

The sixteenth paragraph :

Witnesses said a Palestinian policeman had been shot dead at the compound of the church built on the spot where Christians believe Sharon was born. A fire started in the compound but was quickly put out. Its cause could not be independently verified.

[Az]

show me the link . I'll PM you which one I'd like you to make my avatar. Thanks in Advance, and sorry for the disturbance