2 feb 2009
Ceasefires, Israeli-Style
27 dec 2008
START OF CAST LEAD
XXX Three Palestinian fighters injured in Israeli attack
XXX Palestinian projectile lands on building in Negev
26 dec 2008
Iranian Red Crescent to send aid ship to Gaza Strip
XXX Al-Qassam figher dies of wounds sustained in Israeli strike
XXX Projectiles land in Negev as Israeli forces plan Gaza invasion XXX
Gaza hospitals cut corners in last-ditch effort to provide some care
XXX Israeli forces demolish Eco-Mosque in Negev Christmas morning
Gaza crossings open Friday as Barak bows to international appeals
25 dec 2008
Hundreds participate in funeral of three Palestinians killed in Beit Lahia
XXX Livni in Cairo: Israel will do anything to halt projectiles fired from Gaza
XXX DFLP and Islamic Jihad military wing fires 4 homemade projectiles and barrage of mortar shells at Israeli targets
XXX Hamas: 87 shells fired at Israeli targets in 24 hours
XXX Palestinian military groups continue to shell Israeli towns bordering Gaza
XXX Israeli cabinet approves military operation in Gaza; airstrike kills one and injures three
24 dec 2008
Nativity Church deportees in Gaza complain of dire economic conditions
Gaza priest cancels Midnight Mass in protest of Israeli blockade
XXX Elderly Palestinian prisoner dies in Israeli jail
XXX Israel prevents transfer of humaniterian aid to the Gaza Strip
XXX DFLP fires homemade projectiles at Sderot Tuesday evening
XXX Armed groups escalate attacks in response to deadly Israeli raid in Gaza XXX
23 dec 2008
Jerusalem patriarch slams Israel during Gaza Christmas address
XXX DFLP, PRC wings fire two projectiles toward Sderot
Report: Hamas will decide ceasefire's fate by Wednesday
Most Gaza bakeries closed as flour, gas supplies depleted
Egypt: Hamas can't make up mind on ceasefire
XXX DFLP wing fires mortars, homemade projectiles at Israeli targets
XXX EU says Israel blocking cash payments to Gaza
XXX UN: Majority Gaza crossings remain closed
Israeli army mulls Gaza invasion; remembers Lebanon
22 dec 2008
Hamas: Twenty-four hour ceasefire in effect
Abbas will work for new ceasefire agreement, spokesperson says
XXX Gazans condemn Israeli Ofer prison violence, call it step in chain of Israeli aggression
XXX Israeli airstrike injures two Palestinians in Gaza City; Shots fired and rockets launched at Israeli targets XXX
Palestinian armed groups threaten renewed bombing inside Israel in event of Gaza invasion
XXX Reports say Egypt stalled major Gaza invasion
XXX Israel says Apache helicopter came under fire before airstrike XXX
XXX PFLP fighters fire two homemade projectiles at Kfar Azza
21 dec 2008
XXX Israeli strike on eastern Gaza City wounds four, including child
Palestinian representative to the Arab League: Israel responsible for collapse of Gaza truce
XXX Woman injured by shrapnel from Israeli shell in northern Gaza
XXX Al-Aqsa Brigades fire projectiles from Gaza in response to killing of fighter
XXX Israeli minister advises Hamas leaders to remain indoors during daylight hours it is a "terrorist" organization that is determining the fate of the ceasefire
Hamas: We were never officially informed of Egypt-Israel contact over ceasefire renewal
XXX Exchange of fire starts early; Gaza parents advised to keep children indoors XXX
XXX Israel set to carry out targeted assassinations against Gaza faction leaders
Despite snubbing Egyptian unity talks, Hamas waiting for Cairo call on issue of truce
20 dec 2008
Egyptian Red Crescent prepares for huge aid delivery to Gaza
XXX Israeli Supreme Court ruling allows wall to separate Jerusalem residents from city
XXX Armed groups launch projectiles toward Israeli towns
Students and foreign passport holders in Gaza appeal to Egyptian government to open Rafah
Hamas: Palestinian factions must respond to Israeli attacks
UN secretary-general calls for end to rocket attacks against Israel
XXX DFLP wing fires two more shells at Israeli military post
Latest Free Gaza ship docks; fifth since August
XXX Israeli artillary kills one and injures five including two children; Brigades fire 10 projectiles XXX
XXX DFLP militant wing fires three mortar shells at Sufa military post
XXX Islamic Jihad militants fire projectile toward Israeli kibbutz
19 dec 2008
XXX Israeli TV reporter unveils military plan to destroy Gaza tunnels
Egypt: An open Rafah would mean the end of the Palestinian cause
Russia expresses concern over ceasefire end; urges Hamas to reconsider
Factions say no new truce in Gaza; Fatah appears divided on issue
XXX Blair hints support for Israeli assassination policy in Gaza during Haaretz interview
All Gaza mills shut down; bakeries one by one running out of flour
Truce declared dead; Israeli press reacts
XXX Israel showered with projectiles as six-month ceasefire expires
UN: 290 settler-related attacks on Palestinians by November
Human rights group: Israel escalating attacks on Gaza
UN: Gaza blockade "unprecedented;" hardship "unacceptable"
18 dec 2008
Report: Khaled Masha'al ordered end to truce
XXX Jihad affiliates fire three projectiles on southern Israeli cities
XXX Palestinian factions shell invading Israeli troops in Gaza Strip XXX
XXX Seven injured in Israeli shelling on northern Gaza Strip
Factions say Israel responsible for ending truce
XXX Gaza diaper supply runs dry
PRC: Israel ended the truce long before projectiles were fired
XXX Reports: Israeli military preparing to assassinate Gaza leaders
Barak optimistic on new deal with Hamas, armed groups
Palestinian factions weighing formal withdrawal from Gaza truce
Blockade-challenging ship plans to bring medicine, Qatari envoys to Gaza
Lebanese FM, Palestinian representative discuss Gaza
Islamic Jihad: Talk of truce senseless
Barghouthi blames Israel for truce collapse; encourages Palestinian unity
XXX Israeli blockade forces UN to suspend food aid to 750,000 in Gaza
XXX PFLP fighters launch three projectiles at Israel
17 dec 2008
UN "deeply regrets" Israel's obstruction of rights mission
XXX One dead after night of Israeli air, ground attacks on Gaza
XXX Islamic Jihad affiliates launch more projectiles toward southern Israel
XXX Israeli helicopters strike farmland in northern Gaza
XXX PRC fighters claim clash with Israeli troops in Gaza
XXX Islamic Jihad affiliates fire two projectiles toward Ashkelon
Palestinian factions ready to end Gaza Strip ceasefire
British minister: Israeli restrictions largest obstacle for Palestinian economy
XXX Gaza fighters fire at Israeli targets for second day
XXX Barak: "Calm in Gaza will be met with calm"
16 dec 2008
XXX Three injured in Israeli airstrike on northern Gaza Strip
Abbas calls for extension of Gaza truce
Water pollution exposed as cause of Nablus epidemic
XXX Barak renews Gaza blockade in reaction to rockets an act of retaliation for Israel's assassination XXX
XXX Israeli forces kill Palestinian fighter near Jenin; Jihad vows revenge
15 dec 2008
XXX Israel denies UN Rapporteur entry at airport, sends official back to Washington
XXX DFLP military wing opens fire at Israeli military patrol in Gaza
Israel allows food into Gaza
14 dec 2008
XXX Returning Hajj pilgrims held up, threatened by Israeli forces at border
Mash'al: Gaza truce 'will not be extended'
Islamic Jihad: Ceasefire renewal allows Israel to displace Palestinians
XXX Widespread blackouts after Israel blocks food, fuel shipments to Gaza for third day
13 dec 2008
UN Secretary General: End the occupation of Palestine
XXX Palestinian journalists slam Israeli news blackout in Gaza
Kuwaiti charity distributes 18,000 kgs meat in Gaza
Gaza Strip banks to remain open through Saturday
PLC member says next Free Gaza ship coming from Lebanon
Fifty-four trucks enter Gaza, fulfilling 25 percent daily need
12 dec 2008
PFLP: No more truce; resistance and unity only options
XXX Israel suddenly closes Karni crossing after only eight trucks unload goods
Al-Quds Brigades warn Israel against Gaza Strip attack, say "we are ready"
XXX Free Gaza ship departs with 11 students denied exit by Israel
XXX Israeli invasion sparks day of factional retaliations; 7 projectiles launched and 3 arrested XXX
11 dec 2008
UN agency for Palestinian refugees faces budget crisis
Popular Struggle Front: Tunnels are not the answer, industry killing Gazans
XXX Al-Quds and NRC Brigades announce clash with Israeli forces in Gaza XXX
110 trucks of goods to enter Gaza Thursday; military factions' calm persists
Israel approves transfer of 100 million shekels from West Bank to Gaza
10 dec 2008
Report: Israel to allow banks to transfer cash to Gaza
Mental health group: World must protect Palestinians in Gaza
Hamas raises specter of 'Intifada' in reaction to Gaza siege, settler attacks
PRC warns of attacks as ceasefire expiration approaches
XXX Israeli leaders mull Gaza invasion in response to projectiles being launched
Aid trickles in as Israel opens Gaza crossings for second day
XXX Projectile fired toward Ashkelon from Gaza Strip
9 dec 2008
XXX Fourth blockade-defying ship reaches Gaza
Gaza: Silence is not an option - By Richard Falk
XXX Hajj pilgrims pray; Palestinians deprived of Eid traditions
Israel to allow aid into besieged Gaza Strip
8 dec 2008
Fourth Free Gaza ship to depart from Cyprus Monday night
XXX Qatar asks Israel for permission to land in Gaza; Olmert and Barak refuse
7 dec 2008
XXX PNI condemns Israel's decision to block "Eid Ship" to Gaza
Fayyad asks Barak to allow cash into Gaza
XXX Gaza fighters say they clashed with invading Israeli forces XXX
XXX Blackouts as Gaza Power plant runs out of fuel
Israeli journalist speaks to Palestinians in Ramallah after spending three weeks in Gaza
XXX Toys, food and medicine seized from Israeli boat planning voyage to Gaza
XXX UNRWA in Gaza: Food reserve will run out in two or three days
XXX Barak: Gaza crossings stay closed Sunday
XXX PFLP military wing fires two projectiles at Ashkelon
XXX Two PRC fighters injured in Khan Younis
6 dec 2008
DFLP calls for Palestinian unity in face of attacks
XXX Gaza: Israeli tank, plane and helicopter fire on activists; one dead one injured five projectiles launched XXX
XXX Gaza cash crisis explained; not the result of the tunnel industry, expert affirms
Gaza: Qatar ship's voyage postponed, Libyan vessel moored in Europe, Free Gaza boat to depart soon
XXX PRC wing fires seven homemade projectiles at Israeli towns
XXX Gaza electric company says totally dependent on Israel
XXX No salaries before Eid: Gaza banks fold as treasuries run dry
5 dec 2008
Hamas organizes rally in Jabalia camp protesting Hebron settler attacks
Islamic Jihad rejects new truce given 'current circumstances'
XXX PRC fires three projectiles on two Israeli posts
XXX Al-Aqsa Brigades fires homemade shell on Sderot
Palestinian group challenges Israel's self-reported rights record
Arab group to attempt Gaza voyage, deliver cancer meds
XXX Israeli forces detain Hamas leader in Ramallah
XXX Another projectile lands in Negev; Gaza commercial crossings remain closed XXX
XXX Armed groups claim multiple projectiles launched overnight
Libyan aid ship docks at Greek port; still plans to reach Gaza Strip
Israeli rights group says army must protect Palestinians
4 dec 2008
XXX Israel: Mortar shell lands in Negev; projectile in Ashkelon claimed by Al-Aqsa Brigades
XXX EU: Israeli government must "stop considering itself above the law and start respecting it"
Ramallah government sends medicine to Hamas-ruled Gaza
Addameer accuses Palestinian factions of harming Palestinians; Free Gaza movement promises more aid
PFLP boycotts meeting with Hamas on Gaza truce
XXX No cooking gas for Eid; industrial fuel being transfered into Gaza
Ship from Qatar to land in Gaza during Eid; Two million USD in medical supplies on board
XXX Due to Israeli ban, Gaza banks lack cash for PA workers
XXX Palestinian permanent observer addresses UN on Gaza crisis
XXX Libya accuses Israel of piracy for blocking Gaza aid ship
Israel to allow shipment of urgent aid into Gaza
3 dec 2008
XXX PRC wing claims launch of three projectiles from Gaza Strip
UNRWA: "World should be embarrassed" by Gaza situation
Smuggled Egyptian goods dominate Gaza Strip markets
Blockade-breaking voyages to Gaza planned from Qatar, Israel, Yemen, Cyprus, Jordan
Hamas and Islamic Jihad debate the future of ceasefire in Gaza
2 dec 2008
XXX Israeli airstrike kills two Palestinian teenagers in southern Gaza
XXX Gaza power cuts, fuel shortages affect health and water supplies - IRIN report
XXX Israeli forces raze parts of Rafah in limited incursion
XXX Al-Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for launching five mortar shells at military vehicles XXX
XXX Mortar shell fired from Gaza; Israeli blockade enters 27th day XXX
Hamas holds talks with Gaza factions regarding future of truce
1 dec 2008
XXX Report: Israel warns Hamas of major Gaza incursion
XXX Libyan aid boat to Gaza blocked by Israeli warships; docks in Egypt
30 nov 2008
XXX Three Palestinian fighters wounded by Israeli fire in Gaza
XXX Al-Aqsa brigades claim responsibility for projectile attack; no injuries reported
National Resistance Brigades: truce needs to recognize right to resistance
XXX Gazans build mud stoves using tunnels' sand; no fuel expected in coming days
Al-Qassam Brigades: All armed factions will meet in Gaza to discuss truce
29 nov 2008
XXX EU development commissioner calls blockade collective punishment
XXX Israeli MK suggests Palestinian prisoners be used as human shields to prevent projectile attacks
XXX Rafah still closed; Gazan pilgrims registered in West Bank will not leave with those registered in Strip
XXX Palestinian fisherman recounts Israeli navy attack off Gaza coast
XXX Al-Qassam launches ten projectiles toward Israeli military post
28 nov 2008
XXX One dead, several injured by Israeli shells east of Khan Younis; seven projectiles launched by brigades in response XXX
XXX Report: Eight soldiers injured in Nahal Oz projectile attack
PLO to file complaint with UN Security Council over Gaza siege
XXX PLC member: Gaza power plant to shut down as fuel runs out
XXX PPP denounces Israeli attacks on Khan Younis villages
27 nov 2008
XXX Palestinian Water Authority pressed Israel to ship water purification chemicals to Gaza
XXX Projectile fired from Gaza lands in Israel, damaging house
XXX Another Gaza industry collapses; hotels and restaurants forced to close
XXX Gaza crossings closed after projectile attack; 45 trucks of goods turned away XXX
XXX Northern sector of Gaza electrical grid down; company desperate for repair equipment
26 nov 2008
XXX Amid closure, Gazan merchants report mistreatment by Israeli soldiers at crossing points
25 nov 2008
XXX Gazans unable to use newly-issued IDs due to Israeli closure
XXX Palestinian fighters 'shell Israeli position' from Gaza
XXX Shortages force Gaza residents to return to basic living
XXX Gaza power plant shuts down in spite of fuel shipment
24 nov 2008
XXX Palestinian fighter succumbs to wounds; Israeli forces shoot man in northern Gaza
Israel allows food and fuel into besieged Gaza Strip
23 nov 2008
Egypt reportedly brokers Hamas-Israel ceasefire, easing blockade of Gaza
XXX Barak orders Israeli army to continue Gaza blockade
22 nov 2008
XXX Palestinians injured in Israeli surface-to-surface missile attack
UN humanitarian chief urges immediate action on Gaza Strip
UN secretary-general weighs in on Israeli blockade of Gaza
XXX Israel: Militants fired three projectiles on Sderot and Ashkelon
XXX Gaza bakeries turn to animal feed as human supplies run out
XXX Medical organization: Gaza power cuts hurt patients most
XXX PLC member: Economic blockade will spark Gaza revolt
XXX PFLP-affiliated militants launch projectiles toward Ashkelon
XXX Fatah militant wing claims device detonation near Israeli patrol
21 nov 2008
XXX PLC member warns of Gaza uprising as blockade enters 17th day
XXX Barak maintains Gaza closure as projectiles fired on Israeli targets
20 nov 2008
XXX Palestinian fighter killed by tank shrapnel in Gaza City
Islamic Jihad calls on Hamas to press Israel to comply with truce
Jordanian king urges Israel not to invade Gaza during secret meeting
XXX Palestinian rights group warns of humanitarian disaster in Gaza
XXX Al-Aqsa Brigades launches projectile toward Kfar Azza
XXX De facto Agriculture Ministry: Gaza blockade killing livestock
XXX DFLP affiliate launches projectile toward Ashkelon
XXX Barak: Gaza Strip crossings to remain closed Thursday
19 nov 2008
XXX PFLP fighters say three projectiles fired from Gaza
Hamas' armed wing will "blow up the truce" if Israel kills leaders
15 Gazan fishermen released; three internationals still in custody
XXX Israel rejects UN call to end blockade of Gaza
18 nov 2008
XXX Israeli tanks, bulldozers invade southern Gaza; blockade resumes
XXX Palestinian fighters say they fired six projectiles from Gaza
UN rights chief urges Israel to end 'illegal' Gaza blockade
XXX Gaza will run out of wheat Thursday; handful of mills working to process remaining grain
Hamas government signals it is reconsidering Gaza truce
XXX 15 Palestinian fishermen, three internationals seized by Israeli Navy in Gazan waters
XXX Palestinian military groups continue projectile launches towards Israeli targets Monday night
17 nov 2008
Livni: 'No such thing as a partial lull' she holds Hamas responsible for the apparent collapse of the truce
XXX Gaza fighters launch up to 14 projectiles into Israel
Israel lets "few days" of food supplies into Gaza; UN: "but then what?"
16 nov 2008
XXX Israeli air strike kills four activists;
XXX five rounds of projectiles launched from Gaza
XXX Israeli cabinet minister urges assassinations of Palestinian leadership in Gaza
XXX Al-Aqsa claims responsibility for Western Negev projectile attack
PRC: Truce with Israel is "over"
XXX Under siege: 70% of Gaza blacked out; Israel turns away convoy carrying medicine
Al-Quds Brigades: ceasefire has failed, time for reconsideration
Abbas will ask Olmert to push re-establishment of truce, stop military activity in Gaza
XXX Gaza: Basic food supplies may run out within days
Egypt to Israel: Hamas pledged to stop launching shells from Gaza
15 nov 2008
XXX Israeli airstrike leaves Palestinian gunman dead in north Gaza
UN on Gaza: "People are going to start getting hungry"
XXX PFLP claims responsibility for two projectiles launched at Sderot
Hamas says ceasefire no obstacle to resistance in Gaza
Zahhar: Hamas still committed to Gaza ceasefire
14 nov 2008
XXX Israel says willing to extend truce, will respond to rockets
Party affiliates claim responsibility for Gaza projectile attacks
XXX De facto government condemns "Israeli terror" in Gaza Strip
XXX After night of darkness Gaza power still out; no sign of change to come
XXX Gaza: 16 projectiles and Israeli counter-attack leave Israeli, 4 Palestinians injured XXX
13 nov 2008
XXX Gaza mourns four slain fighters; armed groups launch rockets
XXX PFLP, "Hizbullah" claim responsibility for projectile attack
XXX Gaza in crisis: Israel turns away UN food convoy at border; blackouts as power plant shuts down
DFLP: Israeli attacks prove "weakness" of Gaza truce
12 nov 2008
XXX Israeli forces kill four Palestinian fighters in Gaza incursion
Gaza crossings to re-open after six days of closure, but UNRWA still warns of food crisis
10 nov 2008
XXX Gaza blacked out as Israel closes Gaza borders for sixth day
9 nov 2008
XXX Gaza goes dark: Strip generators run out of fuel
8 nov 2008
XXX Israeli forces enter Gaza in north and south, igniting clashes with NRB, Al-Qassam
7 nov 2008
XXX Israel admits 80% fewer Gazans to hospitals as requests increase
XXX Four projectiles land near Sderot; Al-Quds and Hizbullah Brigades claim responsibility
6 nov 2008
XXX Israeli troops fire on European, American volunteers harvesting olives in Gaza
XXX Israeli airstrike kills Islamic Jihad leader in northern Gaza
Hamas fighters threaten renewed violence if Israel does not lift siege
XXX DFLP fighters launch projectiles at Israeli kibbutz
Three women abducted during Gaza attack are released; fourth woman in hospital in Israel
5 nov 2008
XXX Islamic Jihad claims responsibility for two projectiles fired at Sderot
Ceasefire in question as Israeli forces invade Gaza Strip
4 nov 2008
XXX Six Hamas activists killed during Israeli raids in Gaza Strip
2 nov 2008
PRC: countdown to the end of the ceasefire has begun
31 oct 2008
XXX PLC member: Israeli navy fired on Palestinians, activists off Gaza coast
Sources: Clashes erupt near Khan Younis
30 oct 2008
Report: "False alarm" prompted Barak to shut down Gaza's crossings
XXX Barak orders Gaza crossings closed after projectile attack
27 oct 2008
XXX Israeli forces injure Gazan student, violating truce
XXX More foetus mutations detected in Gaza; Israeli nuclear waste blamed
25 oct 2008
XXX Israeli warships fire on Gazan fishermen
XXX Gaza: Disruption of medical services hampers treatment
XXX Health professionals denied entry into Gaza for WHO conference
24 oct 2008
Islamic Jihad: Ceasefire with Israel damaging Palestinian unity
XXX Fatah and Islamic Jihad's armed brigades claim joint attack on Israelis
23 oct 2008
Rafah crossing opened to patients for one hour Thursday night
Rafah crossing opened briefly on Thursday
21 oct 2008
XXX Barak orders Gaza crossings totally closed in response to projectile
XXX Source says projectile launched from Gaza landed in Israel
20 oct 2008
XXX Israeli navy fires on beach in southern Gaza Strip
19 oct 2008
One month of ceasefire left; Gaza factions rally over idea of extension
18 oct 2008
Abu Sharif: Israeli soldiers planning to use army weapons in assassination plot
XXX Unknown group claims attack on Israeli soldier at military base in Israel
17 oct 2008
Al-Aqsa Brigades: It's time to end the truce with Israel
XXX A dying son: How Gaza's medical crisis is affecting one family
Stranded patients admitted to Gaza through Rafah crossing
16 oct 2008
Israel seeks to extend Gaza truce with Hamas
UN official calls Israeli siege on Gaza 'the absence of humanity'
XXX Closure of crossing point causes cooking gas 'crisis' in Gaza
Al-Khudari: Children are 35% of blockade-related deaths
15 oct 2008
Islamic Jihad committed to ceasefire in spite of Israeli violations
13 oct 2008
Rafah border open on Monday for pilgrims, patients
12 oct 2008
XXX Israel seals off West Bank, Gaza for Jewish holiday Sukkot
9 oct 2008
XXX Gazans fear fuel crisis as reserves dwindle, winter approaches
8 oct 2008
XXX Israeli doctors barred from Gaza Strip
Hamas military wing: Israeli forces have aggressive plans for Gaza
XXX Report: Israel violating international law by creating water crisis in Gaza
XXX Israeli soldiers delay sick, pregnant woman at Gaza-Israel border
5 oct 2008
XXX Clinically dead Gazan mother called "security threat;" denied passage through Israel
4 oct 2008
XXX Al-Khudari: Gaza, West Bank still under siege; Israeli allegations false
2 oct 2008
Israel lifts closure imposed on West Bank, Gaza Strip
30 sept 2008
XXX Gaza militants fire rockets toward Israel
28 sept 2008
XXX Gazan fiserman's boat sunk by Israeli fire in local waters
27 sept 2008
Some students still stranded in Gaza after crossing closed early last week
26 sept 2008
Al-Quds Brigades says fighters anticipating Israeli attacks
Israeli army seizes two Gazans near Khan Younis
21 sept 2008
Palestinians expect status quo when Livni replaces Olmert
Rafah crossing suddenly closed; hundreds denied passage to Egypt
Rafah crossing continues to operate; 1,400 expected to leave to Egypt
20 sept 2008
XXX Free Gaza activist injured by Israeli naval water canon while accompanying fishing boat
Al-Aqsa Brigades: Israel must halt West Bank aggression or we reconsider truce
15 sept 2008
Ceasefire in Gaza reaches halfway point
14 sept 2008
XXX Al-Quds claims projectile attack; Barak orders Gaza crossings closed XXX
12 sept 2008
XXX Mofaz: Israel should reinstitute Sharon's assassination policies
No room for more dead: Gaza City cemetery declared full
11 sept 2008
XXX Israeli navy fires on Palestinian fishing boat, causing damage but no injuries
9 sept 2008
XXX Israeli blockade forces Gaza's only pharmaceutical factory to close
Rights groups: Israel treats Palestinians like 'illegal aliens' in West Bank, Gaza
6 sept 2008
Palestinian Reform Bloc praises European Parliament for condemning Israeli violations
Peres: "terrorist" organizations like Hamas do not belong in democratic elections
3 sept 2008
Prisoners' Ministry in Gaza: Israel detained 3,900 Palestinians so far this year
1 sept 2008
XXX Two injured in Israeli attacks on Palestinian fishermen in Gaza
29 aug 2008
400 patients to be allowed through Rafah Saturday; restrictions apply to others stranded
XXX Israeli forces arrest four fishermen at Beit Lahiya shore
Rafah border will open Saturday and Sunday; strict procedures to be in effect
28 aug 2008
Egypt pledges to open Rafah crossing before Ramadan; Israel reopens crossings
27 aug 2008
XXX Israel Broadcast Authority silences radio campaign for students trapped in Gaza
XXX Gaza crossings closed "until further notice"
26 aug 2008
XXX Israel closes Gaza crossings in response to reported projectile XXX
25 aug 2008
De facto Palestinian interior ministry in Gaza reopens 70 charities closed recently
24 aug 2008
XXX Israel: Free Gaza ships "one time" event; Gaza port remains closed
23 aug 2008
Israeli media: Earlier Israeli report of Ashkelon projectiles false
Gaza crossings partially open after two days of closure
21 aug 2008
XXX Israel: Hamas gets month to negotiate Shalit release before assassinations begin
19 aug 2008
DFLP fighters: truce with Israel a "burden"
XXX Barak orders lockdown of Gaza's borders in response to single homemade projectile
XXX Report: Homemade projectile 'falls near Sderot'; no injuries
18 aug 2008
XXX Gaza receiving less than one third of the fuel it needs
17 aug 2008
Threats to Free Gaza Ship illuminate Israeli stance on mission
XXX Projectile fired from Gaza lands in Israel
15 aug 2008
Gaza multi-faction crisis unit agrees to continue with truce
XXX Projectile hits Ashdod beach, CNN reports PRC has long range projectile, PRC denies CNN report
13 aug 2008
Israel opens four crossing points with Gaza
12 aug 2008
Zahhar: Those who fired projectiles are "collaborators with Israel"
11 aug 2008
XXX Israel seals Gaza Strip's borders in response to projectile
XXX Projectile fired from Gaza lands in Sderot
9 aug 2008
XXX Report: Homemade projectile from Gaza lands in Israel
Hamas plans demonstration urging Egypt to open Rafah crossing
Recent survey shows 40% of Gazans think about leaving
8 aug 2008
Israeli army and Shin Bet argue over course for Gaza truce
XXX De facto interior ministry: no more cooking oil in Gaza cars
XXX Waiting for treatment 6 ill Gazans die in 24 hours
6 aug 2008
XXX Gaza patients asked to spy to get treatment, rights group says
5 aug 2008
Hamas: Barak's threats of military action in Gaza are 'foolish'
3 aug 2008
XXX Barak: Gazans can expect widespread military action in chaotic Strip Those who "miss Gaza raids don't worry" he said "they'll come."
XXX Israeli warships fire at fishermen in Gaza - De-facto ministry of agriculture condemns Israeli shootings at fishermen
XXX Gaza: weekly shipment of cooking gas consumed in one day
1 aug 2008
Ma'an Arabic Poll: majority believe truce should be scrapped
Al-Quds Brigades will not stand for 'Israeli violations'
31 july 2008
Al-Quds Brigades: Israeli army violates truce in Gaza and West Bank
XXX Baby dies in Gaza after being denied treatment abroad
29 july 2008
86 truckloads of goods enter the Gaza Strip Monday
28 july 2008
Head of assassinated Al-Qassam leader found under rubble of demolished building near Hebron
27 july 2008
XXX Hamas activist dead after Israeli troops demolish Hebron home, crushing him
25 july 2008
XXX Palestinian projectiles fall in western Negev near border with Gaza
Azzam: We will activate crisis unit to monitor Israeli violations
23 july 2008
XXX Civilian shot by Israelis in the north of Gaza Strip
22 july 2008
Nasrallah tells Ban Ki Moon: Israel broke agreement
Building materials, food, and other goods allowed into Gaza
20 july 2008
XXX Israeli warships fire at Gazan fishermen
19 july 2008
One month into the truce: ceasefire on thin ice, negotiations on Shalit stalled
18 july 2008
Israel heads back to negotiating table with Hamas in Cairo next week
17 july 2008
Yousif: If Gaza seige continues, to hell with the truce
Al-Quds brigades: Israeli violations threaten truce
16 july 2008
XXX Gaza blockade death toll reaches 209
15 july 2008
Director of Liaison office at Erez: Hamas prevented improvement of living conditions in Gaza
14 july 2008
XXX Palestinian injured by Israeli fire, near Deir Al-Balah
Al-Khudari: Israeli blockade affecting education in Gaza
13 july 2008
UNWRA: stop the seige open the borders
205 Gazans dead this year as direct result of Israeli seige
12 july 2008
X "Siege with a new flavor": Gazans disappointed with truce
XXX Israel claims Gazans launched another round of projectiles at western Negev
10 july 2008
XXX Israeli army shoots dead 18-year-old Palestinian near Kissufim crossing
Israel: projectiles launched at Negev by Al-Aqsa violate truce
Al-Quds Brigades record all Israeli truce violations
XXX Israeli crackdown on "Hamas" institutions in Nablus continues
Al-Aqsa Brigades doubt Israeli committment to truce; threaten response
9 july 2008
Al-Ahrar movement condemns shutdown of Nablus charities
8 july 2008
Truce, prisoners, and Rafah on the agenda for Hamas-Egypt talks
XXX Mortar shell lands in Israel, violating truce
XXX Israeli army shuts down six Hamas-affiliated associations in Nablus
Barak agrees to Egyptian request to open Gaza crossings
7 july 2008
XXX Mortar shell lands in Israel near Karni crossing
First shipment of iron allowed into Gaza in a year
6 july 2008
XXX Israeli forces fire on farmers in northern Gaza
DFLP: Israeli threats for Gaza retaliations manipulation of truce
Barak orders Gaza crossing points open
5 july 2008
XXX Israeli warships fire on Palestinian fishermen, further straining truce
4 july 2008
Gazans prohibited within 300 meters of Israeli border
Haniyeh: Israel must stick to truce; Hamas supports national unity
Transportation crisis; Gaza fuel shortage reaches into all aspects of life
XXX De facto government: frequent closures of crossings shows Israel reneging on truce
3 july 2008
De facto Hamas government calls repeated crossing closures Israeli blackmail
XXX Barak orders closure of Gaza crossings in response to projectile attack claimed by unknown Palestinian group
2 july 2008
Hamas enforces ceasefire in Gaza - IRIN report
XXX Al-Aqsa Brigades deny link to group that claimed truce-breaking attack
Israel, Egypt open Gaza crossing points
1 july 2008
XXX Israeli troops shoot Palestinian woman in southern Gaza
Haniyeh: We will monitor Israeli committment to truce
An-Nasser brigades to reconsider truce if crossings' closure continues
National Resistance Brigades urge Israel to comply with truce
Hamas: closure of borders an attempt at "blackmail"
30 june 2008
Hamas: Israel manipulating ceasefire terms
XXX Al-Khizindar: Fuel delivery to Gaza is less than minimum
XXX Israel curbs shipments into Gaza
29 june 2008
Gazan traders reluctant to import goods, fearing fragility of truce
Ashraf Jum'a: Al-Aqsa Brigades still part of Fatah despite truce-breaking attack
XXX De facto Minister of Agriculture confirms Israeli aggression against Gazan farmers; promises help
New law makes seeking compensation for Israeli military damages impossible
Governor of Gaza City urges compliance with ceasefire
Gaza Strip crossings to open gradually
28 oct 2008
XXX Palestinian Journalists' Bloc condemns cruel treatment of award winning Gazan
XXX Israeli forces injure Gazan student, violating truce
XXX Stranded Palestinians appeal for partial Rafah opening
DFLP to hold seperate meetings wtih Hamas and Fatah to discuss unity and truce
XXX Gaza's de facto police: Israel's closure of borders violates truce terms
27 june 2008
Israel allows 600,000 liters of gasoline into Gaza, but fuel supplies still insufficient
An-Nasser brigades committed to Gaza truce, condemn Israeli violations
Al-Aqsa Brigades affirm their committment to truce
PRC to participate in crisis unit and monitor Israeli truce violations
X Al-Aqsa Brigades affirm statements made by "Abu Qusay" claiming Thursday attacks
XXX Two projectiles launched at western Negev
Karni crossing open but all others closed; both sides reconsider truce
XXX Al-Khudari: Israeli closure of Gaza border crossings causing renewed fuel shortage
An-Nasser and Al-Mujahidin Brigades meet to discuss ceasefire and coordination
26 june 2008
XXX DFLP: Continued border closure is clear Israeli ceasefire violation
De facto government accuses Al-Aqsa Brigades of violating Gaza truce and threatens action
XXX Al-Aqsa brigades launch projectile at Sderot; call for truce in West Bank
XXX Al-Quds brigades: Israel breached the truce 15 times in first week
25 june 2008
XXX 80-year-old farmer shot by Israeli forces near Khan Younis
Despite discontent, PFLP says "it is too early to end this agreement"
XXX Barak orders closure of all Gaza crossings in response to the projectile attacks!!!
XXX intensive reconnaissance flights over the Gaza Strip
24 june 2008
Hamas cabinet in Gaza urges calm
XXX First Palestinian attack during truce - Al-Quds Brigades launch three projectiles at Sderot
XXX Blackouts continue across Gaza despite truce
XXX intensive reconnaissance flights over the eastern Gaza Strip
23 june 2008
XXX at 3pm - Israeli vehicles open fire at farmers in the Abu Mutebeq area
XXX Elderly Palestinian seriously wounded by Israeli army in northern Gaza
Little increase in goods reaching Gaza through Sufa crossing
XXX intensive reconnaissance flights by warplanes over the Gaza Strip
22 june 2008
Hamas: too early to judge Israel's commitment to ending Gaza blockade
Israeli security said to be satisfied with Hamas commitment to ceasefire
XXX at 2.15pm - a military jeep carrying ground missiles was stationed on the eastern border of Gaza City.
XXX intensive reconnaissance flights by F16 warplanes over the Gaza Strip
XXX at 1.30am - Israeli military vehicles crossed the border into the northern Gaza Strip before withdrawing.
21 june 2008
In devastated towns near Khan Younis, some return home, others fear Gaza truce is fragile
The truce holds: Gaza enters third day of calm
The blockade begins to ease; some vital goods allowed into Gaza
XXX at 1pm - battleships opened fire on fishermen of the Gaza coast
XXX intensive reconnaissance flights over the Gaza Strip, especially in the western and eastern areas.
20 june 2008
Haniyeh: The blockade will be lifted ten days after the truce went into effect
Football as a sign of calm: Israeli and Palestinian press coverage of the Gaza truce
XXX 2.30am - Israeli forces shot at fishermen off the Gaza coast.
19 june 2008
XXX On the first day of the truce
XXX at 12pm - Israeli F16 warplanes flew over the Gaza Strip. A loud explosion was heard causing panic and fear
XXX at 8.30 am - Israeli forces fired at farmers east of Khan Younis
XXX at 6 am - four missiles were launched by Israeli battleships at Palestinian fishing boats.
Ceasefire begins in Gaza after one year of blockade - IRIN
Ceasefires, Israeli-Style
27 dec 2008
START OF CAST LEAD
XXX Three Palestinian fighters injured in Israeli attack
XXX Palestinian projectile lands on building in Negev
26 dec 2008
Iranian Red Crescent to send aid ship to Gaza Strip
XXX Al-Qassam figher dies of wounds sustained in Israeli strike
XXX Projectiles land in Negev as Israeli forces plan Gaza invasion XXX
Gaza hospitals cut corners in last-ditch effort to provide some care
XXX Israeli forces demolish Eco-Mosque in Negev Christmas morning
Gaza crossings open Friday as Barak bows to international appeals
25 dec 2008
Hundreds participate in funeral of three Palestinians killed in Beit Lahia
XXX Livni in Cairo: Israel will do anything to halt projectiles fired from Gaza
XXX DFLP and Islamic Jihad military wing fires 4 homemade projectiles and barrage of mortar shells at Israeli targets
XXX Hamas: 87 shells fired at Israeli targets in 24 hours
XXX Palestinian military groups continue to shell Israeli towns bordering Gaza
XXX Israeli cabinet approves military operation in Gaza; airstrike kills one and injures three
24 dec 2008
Nativity Church deportees in Gaza complain of dire economic conditions
Gaza priest cancels Midnight Mass in protest of Israeli blockade
XXX Elderly Palestinian prisoner dies in Israeli jail
XXX Israel prevents transfer of humaniterian aid to the Gaza Strip
XXX DFLP fires homemade projectiles at Sderot Tuesday evening
XXX Armed groups escalate attacks in response to deadly Israeli raid in Gaza XXX
23 dec 2008
Jerusalem patriarch slams Israel during Gaza Christmas address
XXX DFLP, PRC wings fire two projectiles toward Sderot
Report: Hamas will decide ceasefire's fate by Wednesday
Most Gaza bakeries closed as flour, gas supplies depleted
Egypt: Hamas can't make up mind on ceasefire
XXX DFLP wing fires mortars, homemade projectiles at Israeli targets
XXX EU says Israel blocking cash payments to Gaza
XXX UN: Majority Gaza crossings remain closed
Israeli army mulls Gaza invasion; remembers Lebanon
22 dec 2008
Hamas: Twenty-four hour ceasefire in effect
Abbas will work for new ceasefire agreement, spokesperson says
XXX Gazans condemn Israeli Ofer prison violence, call it step in chain of Israeli aggression
XXX Israeli airstrike injures two Palestinians in Gaza City; Shots fired and rockets launched at Israeli targets XXX
Palestinian armed groups threaten renewed bombing inside Israel in event of Gaza invasion
XXX Reports say Egypt stalled major Gaza invasion
XXX Israel says Apache helicopter came under fire before airstrike XXX
XXX PFLP fighters fire two homemade projectiles at Kfar Azza
21 dec 2008
XXX Israeli strike on eastern Gaza City wounds four, including child
Palestinian representative to the Arab League: Israel responsible for collapse of Gaza truce
XXX Woman injured by shrapnel from Israeli shell in northern Gaza
XXX Al-Aqsa Brigades fire projectiles from Gaza in response to killing of fighter
XXX Israeli minister advises Hamas leaders to remain indoors during daylight hours it is a "terrorist" organization that is determining the fate of the ceasefire
Hamas: We were never officially informed of Egypt-Israel contact over ceasefire renewal
XXX Exchange of fire starts early; Gaza parents advised to keep children indoors XXX
XXX Israel set to carry out targeted assassinations against Gaza faction leaders
Despite snubbing Egyptian unity talks, Hamas waiting for Cairo call on issue of truce
20 dec 2008
Egyptian Red Crescent prepares for huge aid delivery to Gaza
XXX Israeli Supreme Court ruling allows wall to separate Jerusalem residents from city
XXX Armed groups launch projectiles toward Israeli towns
Students and foreign passport holders in Gaza appeal to Egyptian government to open Rafah
Hamas: Palestinian factions must respond to Israeli attacks
UN secretary-general calls for end to rocket attacks against Israel
XXX DFLP wing fires two more shells at Israeli military post
Latest Free Gaza ship docks; fifth since August
XXX Israeli artillary kills one and injures five including two children; Brigades fire 10 projectiles XXX
XXX DFLP militant wing fires three mortar shells at Sufa military post
XXX Islamic Jihad militants fire projectile toward Israeli kibbutz
19 dec 2008
XXX Israeli TV reporter unveils military plan to destroy Gaza tunnels
Egypt: An open Rafah would mean the end of the Palestinian cause
Russia expresses concern over ceasefire end; urges Hamas to reconsider
Factions say no new truce in Gaza; Fatah appears divided on issue
XXX Blair hints support for Israeli assassination policy in Gaza during Haaretz interview
All Gaza mills shut down; bakeries one by one running out of flour
Truce declared dead; Israeli press reacts
XXX Israel showered with projectiles as six-month ceasefire expires
UN: 290 settler-related attacks on Palestinians by November
Human rights group: Israel escalating attacks on Gaza
UN: Gaza blockade "unprecedented;" hardship "unacceptable"
18 dec 2008
Report: Khaled Masha'al ordered end to truce
XXX Jihad affiliates fire three projectiles on southern Israeli cities
XXX Palestinian factions shell invading Israeli troops in Gaza Strip XXX
XXX Seven injured in Israeli shelling on northern Gaza Strip
Factions say Israel responsible for ending truce
XXX Gaza diaper supply runs dry
PRC: Israel ended the truce long before projectiles were fired
XXX Reports: Israeli military preparing to assassinate Gaza leaders
Barak optimistic on new deal with Hamas, armed groups
Palestinian factions weighing formal withdrawal from Gaza truce
Blockade-challenging ship plans to bring medicine, Qatari envoys to Gaza
Lebanese FM, Palestinian representative discuss Gaza
Islamic Jihad: Talk of truce senseless
Barghouthi blames Israel for truce collapse; encourages Palestinian unity
XXX Israeli blockade forces UN to suspend food aid to 750,000 in Gaza
XXX PFLP fighters launch three projectiles at Israel
17 dec 2008
UN "deeply regrets" Israel's obstruction of rights mission
XXX One dead after night of Israeli air, ground attacks on Gaza
XXX Islamic Jihad affiliates launch more projectiles toward southern Israel
XXX Israeli helicopters strike farmland in northern Gaza
XXX PRC fighters claim clash with Israeli troops in Gaza
XXX Islamic Jihad affiliates fire two projectiles toward Ashkelon
Palestinian factions ready to end Gaza Strip ceasefire
British minister: Israeli restrictions largest obstacle for Palestinian economy
XXX Gaza fighters fire at Israeli targets for second day
XXX Barak: "Calm in Gaza will be met with calm"
16 dec 2008
XXX Three injured in Israeli airstrike on northern Gaza Strip
Abbas calls for extension of Gaza truce
Water pollution exposed as cause of Nablus epidemic
XXX Barak renews Gaza blockade in reaction to rockets an act of retaliation for Israel's assassination XXX
XXX Israeli forces kill Palestinian fighter near Jenin; Jihad vows revenge
15 dec 2008
XXX Israel denies UN Rapporteur entry at airport, sends official back to Washington
XXX DFLP military wing opens fire at Israeli military patrol in Gaza
Israel allows food into Gaza
14 dec 2008
XXX Returning Hajj pilgrims held up, threatened by Israeli forces at border
Mash'al: Gaza truce 'will not be extended'
Islamic Jihad: Ceasefire renewal allows Israel to displace Palestinians
XXX Widespread blackouts after Israel blocks food, fuel shipments to Gaza for third day
13 dec 2008
UN Secretary General: End the occupation of Palestine
XXX Palestinian journalists slam Israeli news blackout in Gaza
Kuwaiti charity distributes 18,000 kgs meat in Gaza
Gaza Strip banks to remain open through Saturday
PLC member says next Free Gaza ship coming from Lebanon
Fifty-four trucks enter Gaza, fulfilling 25 percent daily need
12 dec 2008
PFLP: No more truce; resistance and unity only options
XXX Israel suddenly closes Karni crossing after only eight trucks unload goods
Al-Quds Brigades warn Israel against Gaza Strip attack, say "we are ready"
XXX Free Gaza ship departs with 11 students denied exit by Israel
XXX Israeli invasion sparks day of factional retaliations; 7 projectiles launched and 3 arrested XXX
11 dec 2008
UN agency for Palestinian refugees faces budget crisis
Popular Struggle Front: Tunnels are not the answer, industry killing Gazans
XXX Al-Quds and NRC Brigades announce clash with Israeli forces in Gaza XXX
110 trucks of goods to enter Gaza Thursday; military factions' calm persists
Israel approves transfer of 100 million shekels from West Bank to Gaza
10 dec 2008
Report: Israel to allow banks to transfer cash to Gaza
Mental health group: World must protect Palestinians in Gaza
Hamas raises specter of 'Intifada' in reaction to Gaza siege, settler attacks
PRC warns of attacks as ceasefire expiration approaches
XXX Israeli leaders mull Gaza invasion in response to projectiles being launched
Aid trickles in as Israel opens Gaza crossings for second day
XXX Projectile fired toward Ashkelon from Gaza Strip
9 dec 2008
XXX Fourth blockade-defying ship reaches Gaza
Gaza: Silence is not an option - By Richard Falk
XXX Hajj pilgrims pray; Palestinians deprived of Eid traditions
Israel to allow aid into besieged Gaza Strip
8 dec 2008
Fourth Free Gaza ship to depart from Cyprus Monday night
XXX Qatar asks Israel for permission to land in Gaza; Olmert and Barak refuse
7 dec 2008
XXX PNI condemns Israel's decision to block "Eid Ship" to Gaza
Fayyad asks Barak to allow cash into Gaza
XXX Gaza fighters say they clashed with invading Israeli forces XXX
XXX Blackouts as Gaza Power plant runs out of fuel
Israeli journalist speaks to Palestinians in Ramallah after spending three weeks in Gaza
XXX Toys, food and medicine seized from Israeli boat planning voyage to Gaza
XXX UNRWA in Gaza: Food reserve will run out in two or three days
XXX Barak: Gaza crossings stay closed Sunday
XXX PFLP military wing fires two projectiles at Ashkelon
XXX Two PRC fighters injured in Khan Younis
6 dec 2008
DFLP calls for Palestinian unity in face of attacks
XXX Gaza: Israeli tank, plane and helicopter fire on activists; one dead one injured five projectiles launched XXX
XXX Gaza cash crisis explained; not the result of the tunnel industry, expert affirms
Gaza: Qatar ship's voyage postponed, Libyan vessel moored in Europe, Free Gaza boat to depart soon
XXX PRC wing fires seven homemade projectiles at Israeli towns
XXX Gaza electric company says totally dependent on Israel
XXX No salaries before Eid: Gaza banks fold as treasuries run dry
5 dec 2008
Hamas organizes rally in Jabalia camp protesting Hebron settler attacks
Islamic Jihad rejects new truce given 'current circumstances'
XXX PRC fires three projectiles on two Israeli posts
XXX Al-Aqsa Brigades fires homemade shell on Sderot
Palestinian group challenges Israel's self-reported rights record
Arab group to attempt Gaza voyage, deliver cancer meds
XXX Israeli forces detain Hamas leader in Ramallah
XXX Another projectile lands in Negev; Gaza commercial crossings remain closed XXX
XXX Armed groups claim multiple projectiles launched overnight
Libyan aid ship docks at Greek port; still plans to reach Gaza Strip
Israeli rights group says army must protect Palestinians
4 dec 2008
XXX Israel: Mortar shell lands in Negev; projectile in Ashkelon claimed by Al-Aqsa Brigades
XXX EU: Israeli government must "stop considering itself above the law and start respecting it"
Ramallah government sends medicine to Hamas-ruled Gaza
Addameer accuses Palestinian factions of harming Palestinians; Free Gaza movement promises more aid
PFLP boycotts meeting with Hamas on Gaza truce
XXX No cooking gas for Eid; industrial fuel being transfered into Gaza
Ship from Qatar to land in Gaza during Eid; Two million USD in medical supplies on board
XXX Due to Israeli ban, Gaza banks lack cash for PA workers
XXX Palestinian permanent observer addresses UN on Gaza crisis
XXX Libya accuses Israel of piracy for blocking Gaza aid ship
Israel to allow shipment of urgent aid into Gaza
3 dec 2008
XXX PRC wing claims launch of three projectiles from Gaza Strip
UNRWA: "World should be embarrassed" by Gaza situation
Smuggled Egyptian goods dominate Gaza Strip markets
Blockade-breaking voyages to Gaza planned from Qatar, Israel, Yemen, Cyprus, Jordan
Hamas and Islamic Jihad debate the future of ceasefire in Gaza
2 dec 2008
XXX Israeli airstrike kills two Palestinian teenagers in southern Gaza
XXX Gaza power cuts, fuel shortages affect health and water supplies - IRIN report
XXX Israeli forces raze parts of Rafah in limited incursion
XXX Al-Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for launching five mortar shells at military vehicles XXX
XXX Mortar shell fired from Gaza; Israeli blockade enters 27th day XXX
Hamas holds talks with Gaza factions regarding future of truce
1 dec 2008
XXX Report: Israel warns Hamas of major Gaza incursion
XXX Libyan aid boat to Gaza blocked by Israeli warships; docks in Egypt
30 nov 2008
XXX Three Palestinian fighters wounded by Israeli fire in Gaza
XXX Al-Aqsa brigades claim responsibility for projectile attack; no injuries reported
National Resistance Brigades: truce needs to recognize right to resistance
XXX Gazans build mud stoves using tunnels' sand; no fuel expected in coming days
Al-Qassam Brigades: All armed factions will meet in Gaza to discuss truce
29 nov 2008
XXX EU development commissioner calls blockade collective punishment
XXX Israeli MK suggests Palestinian prisoners be used as human shields to prevent projectile attacks
XXX Rafah still closed; Gazan pilgrims registered in West Bank will not leave with those registered in Strip
XXX Palestinian fisherman recounts Israeli navy attack off Gaza coast
XXX Al-Qassam launches ten projectiles toward Israeli military post
28 nov 2008
XXX One dead, several injured by Israeli shells east of Khan Younis; seven projectiles launched by brigades in response XXX
XXX Report: Eight soldiers injured in Nahal Oz projectile attack
PLO to file complaint with UN Security Council over Gaza siege
XXX PLC member: Gaza power plant to shut down as fuel runs out
XXX PPP denounces Israeli attacks on Khan Younis villages
27 nov 2008
XXX Palestinian Water Authority pressed Israel to ship water purification chemicals to Gaza
XXX Projectile fired from Gaza lands in Israel, damaging house
XXX Another Gaza industry collapses; hotels and restaurants forced to close
XXX Gaza crossings closed after projectile attack; 45 trucks of goods turned away XXX
XXX Northern sector of Gaza electrical grid down; company desperate for repair equipment
26 nov 2008
XXX Amid closure, Gazan merchants report mistreatment by Israeli soldiers at crossing points
25 nov 2008
XXX Gazans unable to use newly-issued IDs due to Israeli closure
XXX Palestinian fighters 'shell Israeli position' from Gaza
XXX Shortages force Gaza residents to return to basic living
XXX Gaza power plant shuts down in spite of fuel shipment
24 nov 2008
XXX Palestinian fighter succumbs to wounds; Israeli forces shoot man in northern Gaza
Israel allows food and fuel into besieged Gaza Strip
23 nov 2008
Egypt reportedly brokers Hamas-Israel ceasefire, easing blockade of Gaza
XXX Barak orders Israeli army to continue Gaza blockade
22 nov 2008
XXX Palestinians injured in Israeli surface-to-surface missile attack
UN humanitarian chief urges immediate action on Gaza Strip
UN secretary-general weighs in on Israeli blockade of Gaza
XXX Israel: Militants fired three projectiles on Sderot and Ashkelon
XXX Gaza bakeries turn to animal feed as human supplies run out
XXX Medical organization: Gaza power cuts hurt patients most
XXX PLC member: Economic blockade will spark Gaza revolt
XXX PFLP-affiliated militants launch projectiles toward Ashkelon
XXX Fatah militant wing claims device detonation near Israeli patrol
21 nov 2008
XXX PLC member warns of Gaza uprising as blockade enters 17th day
XXX Barak maintains Gaza closure as projectiles fired on Israeli targets
20 nov 2008
XXX Palestinian fighter killed by tank shrapnel in Gaza City
Islamic Jihad calls on Hamas to press Israel to comply with truce
Jordanian king urges Israel not to invade Gaza during secret meeting
XXX Palestinian rights group warns of humanitarian disaster in Gaza
XXX Al-Aqsa Brigades launches projectile toward Kfar Azza
XXX De facto Agriculture Ministry: Gaza blockade killing livestock
XXX DFLP affiliate launches projectile toward Ashkelon
XXX Barak: Gaza Strip crossings to remain closed Thursday
19 nov 2008
XXX PFLP fighters say three projectiles fired from Gaza
Hamas' armed wing will "blow up the truce" if Israel kills leaders
15 Gazan fishermen released; three internationals still in custody
XXX Israel rejects UN call to end blockade of Gaza
18 nov 2008
XXX Israeli tanks, bulldozers invade southern Gaza; blockade resumes
XXX Palestinian fighters say they fired six projectiles from Gaza
UN rights chief urges Israel to end 'illegal' Gaza blockade
XXX Gaza will run out of wheat Thursday; handful of mills working to process remaining grain
Hamas government signals it is reconsidering Gaza truce
XXX 15 Palestinian fishermen, three internationals seized by Israeli Navy in Gazan waters
XXX Palestinian military groups continue projectile launches towards Israeli targets Monday night
17 nov 2008
Livni: 'No such thing as a partial lull' she holds Hamas responsible for the apparent collapse of the truce
XXX Gaza fighters launch up to 14 projectiles into Israel
Israel lets "few days" of food supplies into Gaza; UN: "but then what?"
16 nov 2008
XXX Israeli air strike kills four activists;
XXX five rounds of projectiles launched from Gaza
XXX Israeli cabinet minister urges assassinations of Palestinian leadership in Gaza
XXX Al-Aqsa claims responsibility for Western Negev projectile attack
PRC: Truce with Israel is "over"
XXX Under siege: 70% of Gaza blacked out; Israel turns away convoy carrying medicine
Al-Quds Brigades: ceasefire has failed, time for reconsideration
Abbas will ask Olmert to push re-establishment of truce, stop military activity in Gaza
XXX Gaza: Basic food supplies may run out within days
Egypt to Israel: Hamas pledged to stop launching shells from Gaza
15 nov 2008
XXX Israeli airstrike leaves Palestinian gunman dead in north Gaza
UN on Gaza: "People are going to start getting hungry"
XXX PFLP claims responsibility for two projectiles launched at Sderot
Hamas says ceasefire no obstacle to resistance in Gaza
Zahhar: Hamas still committed to Gaza ceasefire
14 nov 2008
XXX Israel says willing to extend truce, will respond to rockets
Party affiliates claim responsibility for Gaza projectile attacks
XXX De facto government condemns "Israeli terror" in Gaza Strip
XXX After night of darkness Gaza power still out; no sign of change to come
XXX Gaza: 16 projectiles and Israeli counter-attack leave Israeli, 4 Palestinians injured XXX
13 nov 2008
XXX Gaza mourns four slain fighters; armed groups launch rockets
XXX PFLP, "Hizbullah" claim responsibility for projectile attack
XXX Gaza in crisis: Israel turns away UN food convoy at border; blackouts as power plant shuts down
DFLP: Israeli attacks prove "weakness" of Gaza truce
12 nov 2008
XXX Israeli forces kill four Palestinian fighters in Gaza incursion
Gaza crossings to re-open after six days of closure, but UNRWA still warns of food crisis
10 nov 2008
XXX Gaza blacked out as Israel closes Gaza borders for sixth day
9 nov 2008
XXX Gaza goes dark: Strip generators run out of fuel
8 nov 2008
XXX Israeli forces enter Gaza in north and south, igniting clashes with NRB, Al-Qassam
7 nov 2008
XXX Israel admits 80% fewer Gazans to hospitals as requests increase
XXX Four projectiles land near Sderot; Al-Quds and Hizbullah Brigades claim responsibility
6 nov 2008
XXX Israeli troops fire on European, American volunteers harvesting olives in Gaza
XXX Israeli airstrike kills Islamic Jihad leader in northern Gaza
Hamas fighters threaten renewed violence if Israel does not lift siege
XXX DFLP fighters launch projectiles at Israeli kibbutz
Three women abducted during Gaza attack are released; fourth woman in hospital in Israel
5 nov 2008
XXX Islamic Jihad claims responsibility for two projectiles fired at Sderot
Ceasefire in question as Israeli forces invade Gaza Strip
4 nov 2008
XXX Six Hamas activists killed during Israeli raids in Gaza Strip
2 nov 2008
PRC: countdown to the end of the ceasefire has begun
31 oct 2008
XXX PLC member: Israeli navy fired on Palestinians, activists off Gaza coast
Sources: Clashes erupt near Khan Younis
30 oct 2008
Report: "False alarm" prompted Barak to shut down Gaza's crossings
XXX Barak orders Gaza crossings closed after projectile attack
27 oct 2008
XXX Israeli forces injure Gazan student, violating truce
XXX More foetus mutations detected in Gaza; Israeli nuclear waste blamed
25 oct 2008
XXX Israeli warships fire on Gazan fishermen
XXX Gaza: Disruption of medical services hampers treatment
XXX Health professionals denied entry into Gaza for WHO conference
24 oct 2008
Islamic Jihad: Ceasefire with Israel damaging Palestinian unity
XXX Fatah and Islamic Jihad's armed brigades claim joint attack on Israelis
23 oct 2008
Rafah crossing opened to patients for one hour Thursday night
Rafah crossing opened briefly on Thursday
21 oct 2008
XXX Barak orders Gaza crossings totally closed in response to projectile
XXX Source says projectile launched from Gaza landed in Israel
20 oct 2008
XXX Israeli navy fires on beach in southern Gaza Strip
19 oct 2008
One month of ceasefire left; Gaza factions rally over idea of extension
18 oct 2008
Abu Sharif: Israeli soldiers planning to use army weapons in assassination plot
XXX Unknown group claims attack on Israeli soldier at military base in Israel
17 oct 2008
Al-Aqsa Brigades: It's time to end the truce with Israel
XXX A dying son: How Gaza's medical crisis is affecting one family
Stranded patients admitted to Gaza through Rafah crossing
16 oct 2008
Israel seeks to extend Gaza truce with Hamas
UN official calls Israeli siege on Gaza 'the absence of humanity'
XXX Closure of crossing point causes cooking gas 'crisis' in Gaza
Al-Khudari: Children are 35% of blockade-related deaths
15 oct 2008
Islamic Jihad committed to ceasefire in spite of Israeli violations
13 oct 2008
Rafah border open on Monday for pilgrims, patients
12 oct 2008
XXX Israel seals off West Bank, Gaza for Jewish holiday Sukkot
9 oct 2008
XXX Gazans fear fuel crisis as reserves dwindle, winter approaches
8 oct 2008
XXX Israeli doctors barred from Gaza Strip
Hamas military wing: Israeli forces have aggressive plans for Gaza
XXX Report: Israel violating international law by creating water crisis in Gaza
XXX Israeli soldiers delay sick, pregnant woman at Gaza-Israel border
5 oct 2008
XXX Clinically dead Gazan mother called "security threat;" denied passage through Israel
4 oct 2008
XXX Al-Khudari: Gaza, West Bank still under siege; Israeli allegations false
2 oct 2008
Israel lifts closure imposed on West Bank, Gaza Strip
30 sept 2008
XXX Gaza militants fire rockets toward Israel
28 sept 2008
XXX Gazan fiserman's boat sunk by Israeli fire in local waters
27 sept 2008
Some students still stranded in Gaza after crossing closed early last week
26 sept 2008
Al-Quds Brigades says fighters anticipating Israeli attacks
Israeli army seizes two Gazans near Khan Younis
21 sept 2008
Palestinians expect status quo when Livni replaces Olmert
Rafah crossing suddenly closed; hundreds denied passage to Egypt
Rafah crossing continues to operate; 1,400 expected to leave to Egypt
20 sept 2008
XXX Free Gaza activist injured by Israeli naval water canon while accompanying fishing boat
Al-Aqsa Brigades: Israel must halt West Bank aggression or we reconsider truce
15 sept 2008
Ceasefire in Gaza reaches halfway point
14 sept 2008
XXX Al-Quds claims projectile attack; Barak orders Gaza crossings closed XXX
12 sept 2008
XXX Mofaz: Israel should reinstitute Sharon's assassination policies
No room for more dead: Gaza City cemetery declared full
11 sept 2008
XXX Israeli navy fires on Palestinian fishing boat, causing damage but no injuries
9 sept 2008
XXX Israeli blockade forces Gaza's only pharmaceutical factory to close
Rights groups: Israel treats Palestinians like 'illegal aliens' in West Bank, Gaza
6 sept 2008
Palestinian Reform Bloc praises European Parliament for condemning Israeli violations
Peres: "terrorist" organizations like Hamas do not belong in democratic elections
3 sept 2008
Prisoners' Ministry in Gaza: Israel detained 3,900 Palestinians so far this year
1 sept 2008
XXX Two injured in Israeli attacks on Palestinian fishermen in Gaza
29 aug 2008
400 patients to be allowed through Rafah Saturday; restrictions apply to others stranded
XXX Israeli forces arrest four fishermen at Beit Lahiya shore
Rafah border will open Saturday and Sunday; strict procedures to be in effect
28 aug 2008
Egypt pledges to open Rafah crossing before Ramadan; Israel reopens crossings
27 aug 2008
XXX Israel Broadcast Authority silences radio campaign for students trapped in Gaza
XXX Gaza crossings closed "until further notice"
26 aug 2008
XXX Israel closes Gaza crossings in response to reported projectile XXX
25 aug 2008
De facto Palestinian interior ministry in Gaza reopens 70 charities closed recently
24 aug 2008
XXX Israel: Free Gaza ships "one time" event; Gaza port remains closed
23 aug 2008
Israeli media: Earlier Israeli report of Ashkelon projectiles false
Gaza crossings partially open after two days of closure
21 aug 2008
XXX Israel: Hamas gets month to negotiate Shalit release before assassinations begin
19 aug 2008
DFLP fighters: truce with Israel a "burden"
XXX Barak orders lockdown of Gaza's borders in response to single homemade projectile
XXX Report: Homemade projectile 'falls near Sderot'; no injuries
18 aug 2008
XXX Gaza receiving less than one third of the fuel it needs
17 aug 2008
Threats to Free Gaza Ship illuminate Israeli stance on mission
XXX Projectile fired from Gaza lands in Israel
15 aug 2008
Gaza multi-faction crisis unit agrees to continue with truce
XXX Projectile hits Ashdod beach, CNN reports PRC has long range projectile, PRC denies CNN report
13 aug 2008
Israel opens four crossing points with Gaza
12 aug 2008
Zahhar: Those who fired projectiles are "collaborators with Israel"
11 aug 2008
XXX Israel seals Gaza Strip's borders in response to projectile
XXX Projectile fired from Gaza lands in Sderot
9 aug 2008
XXX Report: Homemade projectile from Gaza lands in Israel
Hamas plans demonstration urging Egypt to open Rafah crossing
Recent survey shows 40% of Gazans think about leaving
8 aug 2008
Israeli army and Shin Bet argue over course for Gaza truce
XXX De facto interior ministry: no more cooking oil in Gaza cars
XXX Waiting for treatment 6 ill Gazans die in 24 hours
6 aug 2008
XXX Gaza patients asked to spy to get treatment, rights group says
5 aug 2008
Hamas: Barak's threats of military action in Gaza are 'foolish'
3 aug 2008
XXX Barak: Gazans can expect widespread military action in chaotic Strip Those who "miss Gaza raids don't worry" he said "they'll come."
XXX Israeli warships fire at fishermen in Gaza - De-facto ministry of agriculture condemns Israeli shootings at fishermen
XXX Gaza: weekly shipment of cooking gas consumed in one day
1 aug 2008
Ma'an Arabic Poll: majority believe truce should be scrapped
Al-Quds Brigades will not stand for 'Israeli violations'
31 july 2008
Al-Quds Brigades: Israeli army violates truce in Gaza and West Bank
XXX Baby dies in Gaza after being denied treatment abroad
29 july 2008
86 truckloads of goods enter the Gaza Strip Monday
28 july 2008
Head of assassinated Al-Qassam leader found under rubble of demolished building near Hebron
27 july 2008
XXX Hamas activist dead after Israeli troops demolish Hebron home, crushing him
25 july 2008
XXX Palestinian projectiles fall in western Negev near border with Gaza
Azzam: We will activate crisis unit to monitor Israeli violations
23 july 2008
XXX Civilian shot by Israelis in the north of Gaza Strip
22 july 2008
Nasrallah tells Ban Ki Moon: Israel broke agreement
Building materials, food, and other goods allowed into Gaza
20 july 2008
XXX Israeli warships fire at Gazan fishermen
19 july 2008
One month into the truce: ceasefire on thin ice, negotiations on Shalit stalled
18 july 2008
Israel heads back to negotiating table with Hamas in Cairo next week
17 july 2008
Yousif: If Gaza seige continues, to hell with the truce
Al-Quds brigades: Israeli violations threaten truce
16 july 2008
XXX Gaza blockade death toll reaches 209
15 july 2008
Director of Liaison office at Erez: Hamas prevented improvement of living conditions in Gaza
14 july 2008
XXX Palestinian injured by Israeli fire, near Deir Al-Balah
Al-Khudari: Israeli blockade affecting education in Gaza
13 july 2008
UNWRA: stop the seige open the borders
205 Gazans dead this year as direct result of Israeli seige
12 july 2008
X "Siege with a new flavor": Gazans disappointed with truce
XXX Israel claims Gazans launched another round of projectiles at western Negev
10 july 2008
XXX Israeli army shoots dead 18-year-old Palestinian near Kissufim crossing
Israel: projectiles launched at Negev by Al-Aqsa violate truce
Al-Quds Brigades record all Israeli truce violations
XXX Israeli crackdown on "Hamas" institutions in Nablus continues
Al-Aqsa Brigades doubt Israeli committment to truce; threaten response
9 july 2008
Al-Ahrar movement condemns shutdown of Nablus charities
8 july 2008
Truce, prisoners, and Rafah on the agenda for Hamas-Egypt talks
XXX Mortar shell lands in Israel, violating truce
XXX Israeli army shuts down six Hamas-affiliated associations in Nablus
Barak agrees to Egyptian request to open Gaza crossings
7 july 2008
XXX Mortar shell lands in Israel near Karni crossing
First shipment of iron allowed into Gaza in a year
6 july 2008
XXX Israeli forces fire on farmers in northern Gaza
DFLP: Israeli threats for Gaza retaliations manipulation of truce
Barak orders Gaza crossing points open
5 july 2008
XXX Israeli warships fire on Palestinian fishermen, further straining truce
4 july 2008
Gazans prohibited within 300 meters of Israeli border
Haniyeh: Israel must stick to truce; Hamas supports national unity
Transportation crisis; Gaza fuel shortage reaches into all aspects of life
XXX De facto government: frequent closures of crossings shows Israel reneging on truce
3 july 2008
De facto Hamas government calls repeated crossing closures Israeli blackmail
XXX Barak orders closure of Gaza crossings in response to projectile attack claimed by unknown Palestinian group
2 july 2008
Hamas enforces ceasefire in Gaza - IRIN report
XXX Al-Aqsa Brigades deny link to group that claimed truce-breaking attack
Israel, Egypt open Gaza crossing points
1 july 2008
XXX Israeli troops shoot Palestinian woman in southern Gaza
Haniyeh: We will monitor Israeli committment to truce
An-Nasser brigades to reconsider truce if crossings' closure continues
National Resistance Brigades urge Israel to comply with truce
Hamas: closure of borders an attempt at "blackmail"
30 june 2008
Hamas: Israel manipulating ceasefire terms
XXX Al-Khizindar: Fuel delivery to Gaza is less than minimum
XXX Israel curbs shipments into Gaza
29 june 2008
Gazan traders reluctant to import goods, fearing fragility of truce
Ashraf Jum'a: Al-Aqsa Brigades still part of Fatah despite truce-breaking attack
XXX De facto Minister of Agriculture confirms Israeli aggression against Gazan farmers; promises help
New law makes seeking compensation for Israeli military damages impossible
Governor of Gaza City urges compliance with ceasefire
Gaza Strip crossings to open gradually
28 oct 2008
XXX Palestinian Journalists' Bloc condemns cruel treatment of award winning Gazan
XXX Israeli forces injure Gazan student, violating truce
XXX Stranded Palestinians appeal for partial Rafah opening
DFLP to hold seperate meetings wtih Hamas and Fatah to discuss unity and truce
XXX Gaza's de facto police: Israel's closure of borders violates truce terms
27 june 2008
Israel allows 600,000 liters of gasoline into Gaza, but fuel supplies still insufficient
An-Nasser brigades committed to Gaza truce, condemn Israeli violations
Al-Aqsa Brigades affirm their committment to truce
PRC to participate in crisis unit and monitor Israeli truce violations
X Al-Aqsa Brigades affirm statements made by "Abu Qusay" claiming Thursday attacks
XXX Two projectiles launched at western Negev
Karni crossing open but all others closed; both sides reconsider truce
XXX Al-Khudari: Israeli closure of Gaza border crossings causing renewed fuel shortage
An-Nasser and Al-Mujahidin Brigades meet to discuss ceasefire and coordination
26 june 2008
XXX DFLP: Continued border closure is clear Israeli ceasefire violation
De facto government accuses Al-Aqsa Brigades of violating Gaza truce and threatens action
XXX Al-Aqsa brigades launch projectile at Sderot; call for truce in West Bank
XXX Al-Quds brigades: Israel breached the truce 15 times in first week
25 june 2008
XXX 80-year-old farmer shot by Israeli forces near Khan Younis
Despite discontent, PFLP says "it is too early to end this agreement"
XXX Barak orders closure of all Gaza crossings in response to the projectile attacks!!!
XXX intensive reconnaissance flights over the Gaza Strip
24 june 2008
Hamas cabinet in Gaza urges calm
XXX First Palestinian attack during truce - Al-Quds Brigades launch three projectiles at Sderot
XXX Blackouts continue across Gaza despite truce
XXX intensive reconnaissance flights over the eastern Gaza Strip
23 june 2008
XXX at 3pm - Israeli vehicles open fire at farmers in the Abu Mutebeq area
XXX Elderly Palestinian seriously wounded by Israeli army in northern Gaza
Little increase in goods reaching Gaza through Sufa crossing
XXX intensive reconnaissance flights by warplanes over the Gaza Strip
22 june 2008
Hamas: too early to judge Israel's commitment to ending Gaza blockade
Israeli security said to be satisfied with Hamas commitment to ceasefire
XXX at 2.15pm - a military jeep carrying ground missiles was stationed on the eastern border of Gaza City.
XXX intensive reconnaissance flights by F16 warplanes over the Gaza Strip
XXX at 1.30am - Israeli military vehicles crossed the border into the northern Gaza Strip before withdrawing.
21 june 2008
In devastated towns near Khan Younis, some return home, others fear Gaza truce is fragile
The truce holds: Gaza enters third day of calm
The blockade begins to ease; some vital goods allowed into Gaza
XXX at 1pm - battleships opened fire on fishermen of the Gaza coast
XXX intensive reconnaissance flights over the Gaza Strip, especially in the western and eastern areas.
20 june 2008
Haniyeh: The blockade will be lifted ten days after the truce went into effect
Football as a sign of calm: Israeli and Palestinian press coverage of the Gaza truce
XXX 2.30am - Israeli forces shot at fishermen off the Gaza coast.
19 june 2008
XXX On the first day of the truce
XXX at 12pm - Israeli F16 warplanes flew over the Gaza Strip. A loud explosion was heard causing panic and fear
XXX at 8.30 am - Israeli forces fired at farmers east of Khan Younis
XXX at 6 am - four missiles were launched by Israeli battleships at Palestinian fishing boats.
Ceasefire begins in Gaza after one year of blockade - IRIN
