Civilians die in Gaza fighting

Aljazeera | Jan. 4, 2009 (Breaking News)

Heavy fighting is raging in the Gaza Strip between Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters after Israel launched its ground offensive on the territory.

At least 30 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed since fighting began late on Saturday, according to Palestinian medical sources.

An Israeli soldier was killed on Sunday in the fighting, the Israeli army said. Full Story »

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Richard M. Mathews
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 by Richard M. Mathews - Jan. 6, 2009

While most sources say the vast majority of the dead are not civilians, this claims the opposite without supporting evidence. Hamas claims are presented as factual despite a lack of independent sources, while Israeli claims are presented as questionable (using words like "purportedly").

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