May 01 Israeli Incursion Into Gaza Strip Sparks Intense Gun Battle After the official release of the U.S.-backed "road map" to peace in the Middle East, at least 10 Palestinians were killed and some 65 wounded during a gun battle after Israeli troops swept into the Gaza Strip in a search… Continue reading
Jun 24 Israeli Strike Kills Six, Forces Surround Arafat Compound Israel stepped up its incursion into Palestinian-controlled territory Monday as Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced his country's military is "preparing massive activity" against the Hamas militant group in the Gaza Strip. Continue reading
Jan 11 Israeli Forces Destroy Palestinian Airport Runway In a further move to crack down on Palestinians, Israeli bulldozers and tanks damaged the runway of the Palestinian airport today in the Gaza Strip. Continue reading
Jan 09 Four Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gunbattle Two Palestinian militants shot and killed four Israeli soldiers in an early morning attack on an Israeli army post near the Gaza Strip. Continue reading
Dec 21 Palestinians Battle in Gaza Strip, Hamas Suspends Attacks At least five people were killed and more than 70 wounded in gun battles between Palestinian police and militant members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The violence comes as Hamas said it would suspend suicide attacks on Israeli targets. Continue reading