Monday, April 4, 2011

The Israeli - Palestinian Conflict Continues









Cycle Of Violence Continues On Israel-Gaza Border -- Voice of America

The endless cycle of violence along Israel's border with Gaza prompts some Palestinians there to call for a unity government and peace with Israel. But for others, it adds support for armed groups that launch rocket attacks on Israel.

A family mourns its dead.

Fourteen-year-old Bassam Al Helou was playing football with his cousins outside their home when an Israeli shell hit here recently. The attack killed Bassam, his uncle and a cousin.

Um Bassam is the dead boy's mother.

"This is the schedule for the matches that he was following," said Bassam. "He was a fan of Barcelona. This was the last game that he watched. He didn't even have time to write the result of that match."

The three family members are among the latest victims in the escalation of violence along the Israel Gaza border.

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More News On The Israeli - Palestinian Conflict

Palestine Leader Tilts at September Statehood -- Wall Street Journal
'US firmly opposed to PA seeking UN statehood declaration' -- Jerusalem Post
Israel in new settler move before Peres, Obama meet -- AFP
White House Condemns New Israeli Settlements Announced on Eve of Israeli President’s Visit -- ABC News
Israel Scours Palestinian Village in Hunt for Killers -- New York Times
Israeli peace activist Juliano Mer Khamis shot dead in Jenin -- The Guardian
Palestinian Engineer Charged With Developing Arms For Hamas -- RTT News
Analysis: The man behind the Hamas military industry -- Jerusalem Post

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