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Turkish warships shell narrow water between Israeli and Cypriot gas fields

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:12:10 +0000

Cypriot President Demetris Christofias has warned Turkey to stop its warships shelling the strip of water dividing the Cypriot and Israeli gas exploration zones in the eastern Mediterranean.
debkafile’s military forces report that Wednesday, Dec. 21, Turkish warships began turning their guns on the narrow strip dividing Israel’s Leviathan gas field from Block 12 of Cyprus’s Exclusive Economic Zone-EEZ. Estimates of the sizes of the two fields have been substantially upped of late. Both see prospects of becoming major gas suppliers to Europe.

Nudge Nudge, Wink Wink, Gaza Strip

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:20:06 +0000

Want to know what hideous oppression went on in the Gaza Strip under the IDF before Hamas came?

Israel apologizes over strip search of pregnant New York Times photographer

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:10:45 +0000

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Israel apologizes for treatment of NYT journalist

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:10:22 +0000

Israel’s Defense Ministry apologized Monday for the treatment of a pregnant American news photographer who said she was strip searched and humiliated by Israeli soldiers during a security check.

Iran training Palestinians to operate anti-tank missiles

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:48:11 +0000

IDF believes select group of Gaza terrorists have undergone extensive military training in Islamic Republic; Strip completely different today than what it was three years ago, says defense official.

Israel Begins Transferring Prisoners in Soldier Swap Deal

admin — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:50:17 +0000

Israel began transferring dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of a deal with Hamas for the release of an Israeli soldier held captive for more than five years in the Gaza Strip, a trade between enemies that may help boost chances for peace talks.

Israel, Hamas Reach Agreement to Free Shalit

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:21:13 +0000

Israel and Hamas said they have agreed on the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit from captivity in the Gaza Strip in exchange for more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners, breaking a five-year stalemate.

Hamas officials: Headquarters will stay in Syria

admin — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:04:13 +0000

“Cairo not interested in encouraging division among Palestinians, PLO representation enough,” says Egypt’s envoy to Gaza Strip, West Bank.

Encountering peace: Lets talk to Hamas now

admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:42:44 +0000

When it comes to dealing with the Gaza Strip, this is our only option.

Conflict: where does Egypt stand?

admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:06:07 +0000

The Egyptian government’s state of Tohu Bohu is evident during the nation’s behavior amidst recent warfare between Israel and terrorist factions in the Gaza Strip. Hundreds of protesters congregated in front of the Israeli embassy in Cairo last Friday after …