Israel says it prefers diplomacy but is ready to invade Gaza

Published on November 19, 2012

Israel bombed dozens of targets in the Gaza Strip on Monday and said that while it was prepared to step up its offensive by sending in troops, it preferred a diplomatic solution that would end Palestinian rocket fire.

Homs shelled as Syria demands ‘neutral’ U.N. mission

Published on April 18, 2012

Syria challenged the United Nations chief over the size and scope of a U.N. truce monitoring mission on Wednesday, resisting a larger presence as its army shelled targets in the city of Homs in violation of the ceasefire.

Israeli strike kills three civilians

Published on April 8, 2011

Israeli combat aircraft reportedly killed three Palestinian civilians in a retaliatory attack. Palestinian officials were quoted by Israeli media as saying that a 45 year old woman, her 20 year old daughter and a 55 year old man were killed in the attack Friday on the southern Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu says Israel ‘regrets’ hitting Palestinian civilians

Published on March 22, 2011

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he regretted the accidental killing of four members of a Palestinian family in their Gaza home by Israeli tank fire.

Cluster Silence

By Rob Eshman
Published on October 26, 2006

Major Jewish groups haven't rushed to comment on Israel's use of cluster bombs in the war against Hezbollah. What a mistake.

Camps Spotlight Double Standard

By Michael J. Jordan
Published on March 16, 2006

Armed gunmen roamed freely in U.N. refugee camps. They stockpiled weapons, recruited refugees and launched cross-border attacks. In response, opposing forces attacked the camps, aiming for the gunmen -- but sometimes cutting down civilians in the process.