The Debridement of Gaza

For those of you who might have missed it, there’s some good news from Washington on the Gaza front: It seems the Obama administration is willing to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Hamas Rejects Cease-Fire with Israel

Israel’s Security Cabinet agreed to an Egyptian brokered cease-fire with Hamas Tuesday morning. The cease-fire began at 10:00 am Israel time.
Rockets Hit Eilat Capping Off Violent Day in Israel

Late Monday evening, a rocket fired by Gaza-based terrorists set off Red Alert sirens in the southern city of Eilat.
Land Invasion: Beware the Trap Laid by Hamas

Hamas, for the last few days, has been continuing the war it lost in Judea and Samaria – from Gaza.
With Rockets Falling All Around, Israelis Stand United

When Israel faces crisis and grief, the Jewish people and those who stand with it unite and are inseparable. This intuitive lesson is rooted in our faith and has biblical roots, such as in Ecclesiastes 4.
Terror Drone Shot Down by IDF Over Coast of Israel

An unmanned drone which originated from the Gaza Strip was shot down by Israel Monday morning as it crossed into Israeli airspace.
Arab World Hopes Israel Destroys Hamas

The Arab world, as a default, rallies around Hamas against Israel on any and all issues.
Pope Prays for Peace, End to Hostilities Between Israel and Palestinians

On Sunday, in Vatican City, Pope Francis called for peace in Israel and Gaza during the weekly Angelus prayer, appealing for “concrete gestures to build peace” as the deadly six-day altercation continues to escalate.
Operation Protective Edge Sees Increase in Premature Births

The rate of births in Israel, including the rate of premature births, is up during the period since the start of Operation Protective Edge.
Hamas Blows Out Its Own Power to 70,000 Gazans

A rocket fired from Gaza hit electricity infrastructure in Israel that supplies power to Gaza, cutting power to about 70,000 people in Khan Yunis and Deir al-Balah.