As government leaders debate whether to expand the war, Olmert claims Israel it is “close” to its achieving its ambiguously stated objectives …
- Fighting Escalates as Israeli Troops Push Farther into Gaza (Washington Post)
… but BBC video tells a different story …
and both sides reportedly engage in rapid adaptation:
- A Gaza War Full of Traps and Trickery (NY Times)
If you’re asked to name something the Bush administration did right, try this:
- U.S. Thwarted Israeli Plan to Bomb Iranian Nuclear Facility (Washington Post)
In Afghanistan, Taliban remain confident of their abilities to maintain control and fight US forces:
- Behind the Lines with the Taliban (LA Times)
Although white phosphorus can be legally used as an “obscurant”, its use in such a densely populated area places a higher risk for painful chemical burns:
- Israel ‘Using White Phosphorus’ (Al Jazeera)
Mubarak continues to put the power of his regime over the suffering of Gazans:
- Gaza Strikes Reverberate in Egypt (Washington Post)
Targeted by the Israelis, the tunnel from Egypt Gaza remain a crucial lifeline to the outside world:
- Fierce Focus on Tunnels, a Lifeline for Gazans (NY Times)
- Gaza Strip tunnels prove daunting for Israel (LA Times)
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