Politics

President Bush Calls Gaza Attack ‘Heavy-Handed’

President Bush on Tuesday denounced Israel's missile attack in Gaza and expressed concern it could hinder ongoing peace negotiations in the Middle East.

Targeting Hamas

Experts discuss the situation in the Middle East as Palestinian militants vow to avenge the death of the Hamas military leader and 14 others killed in an Israeli missiles attack in Gaza.

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Background: Targeting Hamas

An update from Spencer Michels on the latest violence in the Middle East.

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Hamas Leader Killed in Israeli Airstrike

Israeli jets launched an air strike that killed the military leader of the Palestinian group Hamas late Monday. The missile attack on the leader's Gaza City home, leveled five buildings and killed at least 10, according to Palestinian officials.

House Readies Republican Homeland Security Bill

A special House committee, led by House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-Texas), neared a vote on a bill Friday that adopts most of President Bush's ideas for a new Department of Homeland Security.

Judge Rejects Guilty Plea in Moussaoui Case

Accused Sept. 11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui attempted to plead guilty to a revised federal indictment including charges that could carry the death penalty, but a federal judge refused to accept his plea and insisted he take a week to reconsider.

House Panel Finds Traficant Guilty of Ethics Violations

A House panel found U.S. Rep. Jim Traficant (D-Ohio) guilty of ethics violations following his criminal conviction on charges of bribery, tax evasion and fraud.