What's the endgame for Israel and Hamas in Gaza?

Christian Science Monitor by Ilene R. Prusher | Jan. 12, 2009 (News Analysis)

Israel and Hamas showed little interest over the weekend in moving toward an internationally brokered cease-fire, as both sides vowed to keep fighting.

As the rockets and missiles fill the skies over Gaza and southern Israel, it sharpens the question: What are the goals – and exit strategies, if any – of each side?

Within the Israeli public, there is a debate about whether the intent of the Israeli military – having already sent ... Full Story »

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 by Diane Saville - Jan. 12, 2009

It kept my interest and answered any questions it raised enough to satisfy my curiosity. I'm not a trained journalist, only a reader. This was a good story that I'd recommend for answering questions currently for this conflict.

It hit on many related issues and covered them well. The sources cited appear to be reliable. The balance on this issue is difficult to maintain. This article maintained balance very well. It was informational, the topics flowed well from one to the other and it kept my interest.

Separately, the Israeli army admitted that the shelling of a UN school that killed dozens of Palestinian civilians this past week was the result of an errant shell that missed its target, according to Israeli media reports.

It’s about time they admitted they made an error although I wish it were completely honest. I don’t believe it is.

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