Sunday, February 1, 2009

They’re at it again! Israel and Hamas

Sherri Siegele

The power struggle between Israel and Hamas sparked again late this evening. As is often the case it’s difficult to determine who really started it and Israel has yet to comment on the incident. Either way, at least two Israeli bombs targeted a Hamas police station and underground tunnels. No casualties were reported primarily because advanced warning allowed people to clear the area. More meetings amongst Palestinian and Hamas spokespeople are being planned to further discuss cease fire. So far, the Egyptian’s attempt to mediate has failed. With Palestinian leader Abbas demanding supremacy of the Palestine Liberation Organisation before being open-minded enough to have a meaningful treaty it doesn’t look like this is going to stop any time soon. Gaza isn’t that big; are there any tunnels left to bomb?

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