Topic: Sderot

Hamas rockets rain on Israeli towns

Only three civilian fatalities to date, but a climate of fear pervades Israel's southern communities.

Opinion: Israel, Hamas, and moral idiocy

Much of the world's response is a false moral equivalence that simply encourages the terrorists.

Israeli strikes in Gaza risk political win for Hamas

The Islamist militants in Gaza may emerge as a symbol of defiance, much as Hezbollah did in its 2006 war with Israel.

Opinion: Needed in Gaza: US inspectors, peacekeepers, and aid workers

We must stop lecturing – and start helping.

Gaza: Why Israel and Hamas are trading rocket fire

Both sides are maneuvering for another ceasefire, and Israeli troops are not likely to invade the Gaza strip, say analysts.

Domestic politics fuels Gaza conflict

Israelis and Palestinians both face heated political contests that are adding to the volatility between Israel and Hamas after a six-month cease-fire broke down last week.

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Israelis, Gazans brace for cease-fire's end

A six-month truce with Hamas ends Friday. Violence between Israel and Gaza militants has flared in recent days.

Israelis uneasy as US nears vote

John McCain leads Barack Obama by 12 percent in one Israeli poll, a reflection of security concerns.

Chances for peace emerge in Mideast clashes

On Thursday in Egypt, Israeli President Shimon Peres backed the 'spirit' of a Saudi proposal that offers Arab recognition of Israel.

Obama tries to balance solidarity and neutrality

The latest stops in his Mideast tour included the rocket-besieged Israeli town of Sderot and the West Bank town of Ramallah.

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Opinion: Reality check on Middle East talks

Motivation is there, but peace will take time.

Militant Hamas as reluctant moderator

Can Gaza's ruling militants keep other armed groups from spoiling a six-month cease-fire with Israel intended to improve life in the impoverished coastal strip?

Gaza rockets strain Israel-Hamas truce

Palestinian militants from Islamic Jihad fired rockets on Israel Tuesday in retaliation for an Israeli strike on its members in the West Bank.

Hamas, Israel appear on brink of cease-fire

Hamas officials in Egypt Monday considered terms of a possible 'tahadiyeh,' or calming, in recent fighting with Israel even as violence flared on both sides of the border.

Violence flares as Bush marks Israel's anniversary

On his second trip to Israel, President Bush will address the issue of settlement building and try to push for progress on a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Rice meets harder lines in push for Israeli-Palestinian peace

In the West Bank Tuesday, Secretary Rice urged Israelis and Palestinians to return to the negotiating table.

Gaza fighting sidelines Israeli-Palestinian peace bid

President Abbas halted negotiations Sunday. Secretary of State Rice arrives this week.

One Palestinian billionaire's vision of unity

Al-Masri's new Palestine Forum reflects public desire to reconcile Hamas and Fatah.

Second day of violence may trigger Israel-Hamas escalation

A series of rocket attacks have spurred calls in the Israeli government for an invasion of Gaza.

Gaza rockets: Israelis demand end to militant attacks

An Israeli defense official said 'targeted assassinations' may be used to respond to the increase in attacks.

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