Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Gaza Militants Unleash Motors And Rockets Into Israel -- Prelude To All Out War?

(Image is from The Independent)

Gaza Militants Pound Israel With Rockets, Mortars -- Yahoo News/AFP

GAZA CITY (AFP) – Militants in Hamas-ruled Gaza pounded Israel with rocket and mortar fire on Wednesday, dimming the chances of a renewed ceasefire between the Jewish state and the Palestinian Islamist group.

Gunmen had launched some 60 projectiles into Israel by early afternoon, the largest barrage since before an Egyptian-brokered truce went into effect in and around the besieged Palestinian territory in June.

The ceasefire expired five days ago and the prospects of a renewal appeared unlikely after Wednesday's volley, which caused no injuries but damaged property and sent dozens of Israelis living near Gaza into shock.

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More News On The Conflict Between Hamas And Israel

Dozens of militant rockets, mortars barrage Israel -- Yahoo News/AP
Gaza Rocket Fire Intensifies -- New York Times
Flare-up dims truce hopes along Israel-Gaza border -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Gaza rocket fire follows shooting -- BBC
Gaza militants launch rocket attacks in retaliation -- CNN
Israel Cancels Gaza Border Opening Following Hamas Attack -- Voice Of America
Fire Barak if he's delaying decisions on Gaza -- Ynet News

My Comment: This has the makings of an all out conflict and war between Hamas and Israel. Israel will have no choice but to respond .... and when they do this conflict has the real probability of exploding into all out war. The next 48 hours are going to be crucial.

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