Live updates on Israel, regional security, U.S.–Israel relations, and developments affecting the Body of Christ in the Middle East.
Bomb Explodes Near Gaza, Threatening Ceasefire (Wrapup)
Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2009
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and the militant group Hamas was threatened Tuesday, January 27, when a bomb exploded on the Israeli side of the Gaza border killing an Israel Defense Force (IDF) soldier and injuring three others,…
Militants Firing Mortars Towards Israel; Convoy Attacked
Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2009
Humanitarian aid continued to flow into Gaza on Thursday, January 23, despite nearly a dozen mortar shells being fired towards Israel so far, officials said, and reports of a Jordanian convoy being attacked by suspected Hamas militants.
Israel Withdraws; Hamas “Rearms”
Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Israeli forces appeared to withdraw from the Gaza Strip Tuesday, January 20, in time for the inauguration of Barack Obama as the United States' 44th president, but militant group Hamas said it would rearm, suggesting its conflict with…
Hamas Offering ‘Ceasefire’ With Israel (WRAPUP)
Posted on Sunday, January 18, 2009
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Militant group Hamas announced a "ceasefire" Sunday, January 18, giving Israeli troops a week to leave, hours after an Israeli ceasefire began.
Israel Announces Ceasefire (Wrapup)
Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2009
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Israel's Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert, was poised to announce a unilateral cease fire Saturday, January 17, and a withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, ending a three-week military campaign, Worthy News monitored.
Hamas Rejects Ceasefire With Israel
Posted on Friday, January 16, 2009
The militant group Hamas has rejected a cease fire with Israel and Iran said the country has no "right to exist," after Israeli forces killed a Hamas minister and struck a United Nations compound in the Gaza Strip.
Gaza City Christians Facing Battle
Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2009
Christians in the Gaza Strip faced another terrifying day Thursday, January 15, as Israeli forces pounded the Gaza Strip and Hamas militants fired rockets towards Israel, believers said.
Hamas Admits Minister Killed; UN Compound Attacked
Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2009
The militant group Hamas admitted Thursday, January 15, that Israel had killed one of its key ministers in a major air strike in Gaza City, while the United Nations expressed outrage that Israeli forces attacked a U.N. compound…
A “Prayer Under Fire” Brings Hope to Israel
Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2009
A song written by American Christians to encourage embattled Israel, entitled, "A Prayer Under Fire," has aired for the first time on Israeli radio and television, Worthy News learned Wednesday, January 15.
Bin Laden Calls For ‘Holy War’ Over Israel Offensive
Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009
A new audio message released Wednesday, January 15, allegedly from the al-Qaida leader, Osama bin Laden, has called for all Muslims to launch a holy war to stop the ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza, according to Islamist websites.
Israeli Army Fighting In Gaza City
Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Heavy shelling of areas surrounding Gaza City commenced today as the Israel Defense Force (IDF) pressed deeper into the Gaza Strip as Israeli tanks have taken up positions in Gaza City. Palestinian sources report that this is the…
Israel To Leave Gaza Strip, Israeli Official (Feature)
Posted on Monday, January 12, 2009
A senior official involved in Israel's ongoing offensive against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip has said Israel does not want to re-occupy the Palestinian territory, and he accused the United Nations of being "an Israel bashing parade"…
Death Toll Gaza Fighting Reaches Nearly 900 (In-Depth)
Posted on Monday, January 12, 2009
Israel continued military attacks in the Gaza Strip Monday, January 12, with troops moving further into the world's most populated region and Israeli warplanes pounding homes of Hamas fighters and smuggling tunnels near the Egyptian border.
Israel Blames Hamas For Civilian Deaths In Gaza
Posted on Friday, January 9, 2009
Despite a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a cease-fire, Israel continued its operation in the Gaza Strip Friday, January 9, saying it was trying to halt rocket attacks from Hamas militants, "hiding" between civilians.
Rockets Hit Israel From Lebanon
Posted on Thursday, January 8, 2009
At least two people were injured when rockets fired from Lebanon landed in the north of Israel early Thursday, January 8, officials said, raising fears militants of the Lebanon-based Hezbollah group were preparing to support fighters of Hamas,…
Christian Dies As Israeli Offensive Continues
Posted on Thursday, January 8, 2009
A young Christian girl has died in the Gaza Strip, amid growing signs minority Christians there are caught in the crossfire as the Israeli army continues its offensive against militants of the Hamas group, Worthy News learned Thursday,…
Israel Rejects EU Requested 48 Hour Ceasefire
Posted on Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has rejected a European Union request for a 48-hour ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, saying Israel will uphold its commitment to provide basic foodstuffs and medicines to the residents of the Hamas-controlled region.
Israel Opens Humanitarian Aid Corridor (WRAPUP)
Posted on Wednesday, January 7, 2009
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Israel is halting its military operations for three hours a day beginning Wednesday, January 7, for three hours each day, to allow humanitarian aid to enter into Gaza, Israeli officials said.
