Friday, August 8, 2014

Israel resumes Deadly Strikes on Gaza talks in tatters

Gaza Strip — Israel and militants from Gaza resumed cross-border attacks on Friday, after a three-day truce expired and talks brokered by Egypt on a new border deal for the blockaded coastal territory hit a deadlock.

Israel launched at least 10 airstrikes in response to rocket and mortar fire from Gaza. One hit the backyard of a mosque and killed a 10-year-old boy, Palestinian officials said.

In Israel, two people were hurt by rocket fire, police said.

It is not clear if the renewed fighting will derail the Cairo talks, which are aimed at reaching a sustainable truce, or if Egyptian mediators can find a way to prevent further escalation.

Hamas officials said that even though they refused to extend the three-day cease-fire, they were willing to continue negotiations.

An Israeli government official, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with government regulations, said Israel would not conduct negotiations under fire and would protect its citizens by all means.

The Israeli delegation left Cairo on Friday morning, and it was not clear if it would return.
 http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/08/08/israel-hamas-resume-fire-after-three-day-truce-fate-of-cairo-talks-on-gaza-border-deal-uncertain/

1 comment:

  1. Those in the us ... write your worthless official a hole and let them know they are criminals ... they won't do anything, but at least they will know we are not with them on this ... sample letter ...

    Dear Representative or Senator,
    U.S. law requires that "no security assistance may be provided to any country the government of which engages in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights." Israel most certainly is guilty of this consistent pattern, and has been for many years. I demand that my government adhere to the rule of law and cut all U.S. military aid to Israel.
    You are legally required to impose an arms embargo against Israel because U.S. shipment of arms to Israel is in strict violation of the Leahy law. Senator Patrick Leahy has brought this up in specific cases, and the major human rights organizations (Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch) have done so as well.

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