Tag Archive for ceasefire

| November 21, 2012
No comments

With no truce reached, it’s an intensive night as IDF pounds Gaza

Diplomatic pressure to end conflict between Israel & Gaza moves forward but fails to secure ceasefire agreement

Clinton arrives in Israel, calls for ‘durable outcome’ to violence.

IDF intensifies strikes on Hamas & Associates

Yoav Zitun, AP

 

A diplomatic push to end the hostilities between Israel and Gaza terror groups gained momentum Tuesday, with Egypt‘s president predicting that airstrikes would soon end, the US secretary of state racing to the region and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying the Jewish state would be a “willing partner” to a ceasefire with Hamas.

IDF artillery fire – Photo: AFP

As international diplomats worked to cement a deal, a senior Hamas official said an agreement was close even as relentless airstrikes and rocket attacks between the two sides continued. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: , ,
| November 20, 2012
No comments

U.S. Secretary of State: Our Commitment to Israel is Rock Solid

PM Netanyahu welcomed Sec. Clinton to Jerusalem & commented how Israel was fighting against terrorists who fire rockets against innocent civilians.

By Elad Benari

 

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Israel on Tuesday night for meetings with officials, in an attempt to achieve a ceasefire in the fighting between Israel and Gaza.

Clinton and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu made statements to the press shortly before they met one on one.

Netanyahu welcomed Clinton to Jerusalem and noted that Israel was fighting against terrorists who fire barrages of rockets against innocent civilians.

“President Obama asked me to come to Israel with a very clear message. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: , , , ,
| November 20, 2012
No comments

Lieberman says Israel can’t invade Gaza before upcoming elections

FM Avigdor Lieberman says Israel wants ‘lasting calm’  with Hamas regime for at least 5-6 years of quiet, stability & security.

By Attila Somfalvi

 

A long period of calm will prevail in Israel in the aftermath of Operation Pillar of Defense against terrorists in Gaza, Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Tuesday evening.

'We'll get to it.' Lieberman

‘We’ll get to it.’ Lieberman

Speaking at Ynet’s studio, Lieberman addressed the possibility of a ceasefire, which Hamas said may go into effect at midnight. He said Israel would be pleased if a ceasefire is reached, but would continue to act if not.

Asked about what Israel’s citizens should expect in the post-ceasefire era, Lieberman said “I estimate that we will get a lasting calm. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: , ,
| November 20, 2012
No comments

German FM en route to Morsi at Israel’s request

Ceasefire negotiations go into high gear as German FM called to Egypt.

President Morsi says ‘Israeli aggression’ against Gaza to end later Tuesday

Itamar Eichner

 

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle has left Israel en route to Cairo where he will hold meetings with the Egyptian mediators following meetings he held with Israeli officials.

Mohammed Morsi Photo: Reuters

Mohammed Morsi Photo: Reuters

It is estimated that Israel asked Westerwelle to intervene in order to introduce amendments to the ceasefire agreement draft.

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi said on Tuesday that “Israeli aggression” against Gaza would end later in the day, the Egyptian state news agency MENA reported. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: , ,
| November 18, 2012
No comments

1 lightly injured as volley of rockets hit Ashkelon

Palestinian official says Egypt-brokered truce talks continue.

Palestinians: 2 killed, 15 hurt as IDF striked overnight

PM reportedly tells Obama he won’t launch ground operation unless Hamas escalates rocket attacks

By REUTERS, JPOST.COM STAFF

 

A number of rockets targeted the South Sunday morning after a several-hour reprieve from rocket fire overnight Saturday as the IDF targeted dozens of sites in the Gaza Strip. One rocket struck a building in Ashkelon Sunday morning, lightly injuring one person and causing serious damage to the building.

IAF strikes in Gaza - Photo: REUTERS/Darren Whiteside

IAF strikes in Gaza – Photo: REUTERS/Darren Whiteside

At least two other rockets hit Asheklon Sunday morning. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: , , , , ,
  Recent Entries »