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Israeli limits stymie Gaza rebuilding
http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0302/p01s02-wome.html
By Ilene R. Prusher | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
from the March 2, 2009 edition

Israeli aircraft strike Gaza as rockets fall
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/07/AR2009030702236.html
By IBRAHIM BARZAK, The Associated Press
Sunday, March 8, 2009; 3:19 AM

With borders closed, Gazans wonder when they can start rebuilding homes and lives
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-gaza-waiting-for-aid,0,3783125.story
By KARIN LAUB | Associated Press Writer
12:23 PM CST, March 7, 2009

'The Color Purple' author traveling to Gaza
http://www.ajc.com/travel/content/shared-gen/ap/Other_Entertainment/ML_Gaza_Alice_Walker.html?cxntlid=inform_sr Alice Walker, author of 'The Color Purple,' traveling to Gaza with female activists
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-gaza-alice-walker,0,5443361.story 'The Color Purple' author traveling to Gaza
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/07/AR2009030700799.html
By REBECCA SANTANA, The Associated Press
Saturday, March 7, 2009; 3:05 PM

Medic says member of Gaza rocket squad killed
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/07/AR2009030700072.html
The Associated Press
Saturday, March 7, 2009; 12:43 AM

Islamic Jihad says 2 killed in Gaza airstrike
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/05/AR2009030500137.html
By IBRAHIM BARZAK, The Associated Press
Thursday, March 5, 2009; 2:56 AM

Gaza ill health blamed on conflict - Israel says report is 'propaganda'
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/402311_palestinians05.html
By MARIA CHENG, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Last updated March 4, 2009 11:18 p.m. PT

Israeli aircraft fire on Gaza smuggling tunnels
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/04/AR2009030400189.html
The Associated Press
Wednesday, March 4, 2009; 1:14 AM

School in Gaza a target for both sides
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008798582_gazaprep01.html
By Jonathan Ferziger, Bloomberg News
Originally published Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 12:00 AM

EU to promise $556 million for Palestinian aid. But who will oversee Gaza reconstruction?
http://features.csmonitor.com/globalnews/2009/02/27/eu-to-promise-556-million-for-palestinian-aid-but-who-will-oversee-gaza-reconstruction/
By Kristen Chick | Christian Science Contributor
Date: 02.27.09

THE MIDDLE EAST - Israel may lift ban on sending pasta to Gaza Strip
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/story/922160.html
Israel aims to lift criticized pasta ban
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008787298_macaroni26.html
By Dion Nissenbaum, McClatchy Newspapers
Originally published Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM

Israeli ban on sending pasta to Gaza illustrates frictions
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/world/AP/story/921599.html
By DION NISSENBAUM, McClatchy Newspapers
Posted on Wednesday, 02.25.09

U.S. plans $900 million in aid for Gazans — but not Hamas
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008778082_gaza24.html
By HELENE COOPER, The New York Times
Originally published Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM

Clinton to announce $300 million pledge to Gaza
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/01/AR2009030100802.html
By ROBERT BURNS, The Associated Press
Sunday, March 1, 2009; 5:34 PM

Rebuilding of Gaza delayed by lack of pact
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/printedition/2009/03/01/gaza0301.html?cxntlid=inform_sr
By Karin Laub, Associated Press
Sunday, March 01, 2009

Israel threatens painful response to Gaza rockets
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Israel_Palestinians.html
Israel threatens painful response to persistent Gaza rocket fire; Blair makes 1st Gaza visit
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-israel-palestinians,0,1004280.story
Israel threatens painful response to Gaza rockets
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/01/AR2009030100358.html
By AMY TEIBEL, The Associated Press
Sunday, March 1, 2009; 1:56 PM

Top Syria-based Hamas leader secretly visits Gaza
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/28/AR2009022800805.html
By IBRAHIM BARZAK, The Associated Press
Saturday, February 28, 2009; 3:15 PM

Rebuilding Gaza _ world faces daunting challenge
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Palestinians_Gaza_Reconstruction.html?cxntlid=inform_sr
For foreign donors gathering Monday, rebuilding Gaza is a daunting challenge
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-palestinians-gaza-reconstruction,0,991613.story
Rebuilding Gaza _ world faces daunting challenge
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1107ap_ml_palestinians_gaza_reconstruction.html
Rebuilding Gaza _ world faces daunting challenge
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/28/AR2009022800973.html
By KARIN LAUB, The Associated Press
Saturday, February 28, 2009; 12:30 PM

Palestinians seek nearly $2.8 billion for Gaza
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Palestinians_Glance.html?cxntlid=inform_sr
Palestinians seek nearly $2.8 billion for Gaza
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1107ap_ml_palestinians_glance.html
Palestinians seek nearly $2.8 billion for Gaza
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/28/AR2009022801042.html
The Associated Press
Saturday, February 28, 2009; 12:23 PM

WORLD IN BRIEF: Attacks shadow dual truce talks
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2009/02/26/world0226.html
From News Services
Thursday, February 26, 2009

Palestinians seek $2.8 billion for rebuilding Gaza
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/25/AR2009022500898.html
By KARIN LAUB, The Associated Press
Wednesday, February 25, 2009; 5:27 PM

Militants launch rockets into Israel from Gaza
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/25/AR2009022500191.html
The Associated Press
Wednesday, February 25, 2009; 2:34 AM

US official: Gaza reconstruction aid to top $900M
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/Israel_US.html
US official: Gaza reconstruction aid to top $900M
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1107ap_israel_us.html
US official: Gaza reconstruction aid to top $900M
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/24/AR2009022400168.html
By MATTI FRIEDMAN, The Associated Press
Tuesday, February 24, 2009; 3:41 PM

U.S. preparing to give Gaza $900 million, official says
http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/ny-wogaza0224,0,2133555.story
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
10:09 PM CST, February 23, 2009

Around the World: GAZA STRIP - Hundreds Allowed to Leave
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/22/AR2009022202205.html
From News Services
Monday, February 23, 2009; Page A14

Naperville radiologist shocked by conditions in Gaza
By Noreen S. Ahmed-Ullah | Tribune staff reporter
February 20, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-naperville-doctor-gaza-w-zonfeb20,0,1918175.story

American Lawmakers Visit Gaza
By ISABEL KERSHNER
Published: February 18, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/19/world/middleeast/19mideast.html

Gaza borders closed until soldier is freed
By ISABEL KERSHNER, THE NEW YORK TIMES
Last updated February 18, 2009 9:24 p.m. PT
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/400657_mid19.html

Egypt briefly opens border for 1,000 to cross from blockaded Gaza
By IBRAHIM BARZAK | Associated Press Writer
6:17 PM CST, February 22, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-gaza-egypt,0,5674442.story

Egypt briefly opens Gaza border for 1,000 to cross
By IBRAHIM BARZAK, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
Last updated February 22, 2009 4:17 p.m. PT
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1107ap_ml_gaza_egypt.html

Egypt briefly opens Gaza border for 1,000 to cross
By IBRAHIM BARZAK, The Associated Press
Sunday, February 22, 2009; 7:17 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/22/AR2009022200259.html

WORLD IN BRIEF: Militant rulers face double squeeze
From News Services
Thursday, February 19, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2009/02/19/world0219.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

WORLD IN BRIEF: Suspect ship freed, but arms emptied
From News Services
Thursday, February 19, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2009/02/19/world0219.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Hamas rival: Gaza aid should go directly to needy
By KARIN LAUB, Associated Press Writer
February 18, 2009 - 3:55 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Palestinians_Rebuilding_Gaza.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Hamas rival says Gaza aid should go directly to the needy, not militants
By KARIN LAUB | Associated Press Writer
2:55 PM CST, February 18, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-palestinians-rebuilding-gaza,0,5715903.story

Hamas rival: Gaza aid should go directly to needy
By KARIN LAUB, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
Last updated February 18, 2009 12:55 p.m. PT
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1107ap_ml_palestinians_rebuilding_gaza.html

Hamas rival: Gaza aid should go directly to needy
By KARIN LAUB, The Associated Press
Wednesday, February 18, 2009; 3:55 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/18/AR2009021801087.html

WORLD IN BRIEF: Unexploded bombs reported missing
From News Services
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2009/02/18/world0218.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

UN: 5 tons of Israeli bombs stored in Gaza stolen while under Hamas police guard
By IAN DEITCH | Associated Press Writer
2:02 PM CST, February 17, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-palestinians-explosives,0,4910083.story

UN: 5 tons of bombs stolen under Hamas guard
By IAN DEITCH, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
Last updated February 17, 2009 12:01 p.m. PT
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1107ap_ml_palestinians_explosives.html

UN: 5 tons of bombs stolen under Hamas guard
By IAN DEITCH, The Associated Press
Tuesday, February 17, 2009; 3:01 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/17/AR2009021701922.html

Palestinians says Israelis launch Gaza air strikes
Associated Press
February 17, 2009 - 6:52 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Israel_Palestinians_Attack.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Palestinians say Israeli planes strike targets in Gaza Strip. No immediate word of casualties.
By Associated Press
5:52 PM CST, February 17, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-israel-palestinians-attack,0,5249194.story

Palestinians says Israelis launch Gaza air strikes
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Last updated February 17, 2009 3:52 p.m. PT
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1107ap_ml_israel_palestinians_attack.html

Palestinians says Israelis launch Gaza air strikes
The Associated Press
Tuesday, February 17, 2009; 6:52 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/17/AR2009021702811.html

Israeli aircraft bomb suspected Gaza tunnels
by Jeffrey Heller, Reuters
Monday, February 16, 2009; 9:12 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/16/AR2009021600885.html

Gaza man killed in recycling accident
The Associated Press
Monday, February 16, 2009; 1:32 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/15/AR2009021500825.html

No shipments to Gaza
Seattle Times news services
Originally published Monday, February 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008748456_newsline16.html

Israel launches airstrikes in Gaza Monday
By Huma Yusuf
posted February 09, 2009 at 10:15 am EST
http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0209/p99s01-duts.html

Around the World: MIDDLE EAST - New Attacks Strain Truce
From News Service
Saturday, February 14, 2009; Page A20
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/13/AR2009021303363.html

Gaza militants fire three rockets at Israel: army
by Allyn Fisher-Ilan, Reuters
Friday, February 13, 2009; 2:04 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/15/AR2009021501645.html

Suspect Gaza arms ship had munitions supplies
By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS, Associated Press Writer
February 13, 2009 - 12:18 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-gen/ap/Europe/EU_Cyprus_Iran_Ship.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Gaza militants fire rockets into Israel
The Associated Press
Friday, February 13, 2009; 1:22 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/13/AR2009021300067.html

WORLD IN BRIEF: Blockade eases for Valentine’s
From News Services
Friday, February 13, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2009/02/13/world0213.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Egypt cracks down on smugglers near Gaza
By ASHRAF SWEILAM, Associated Press Writer
February 12, 2009 - 6:59 a.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Egypt_Gaza_Smuggling.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Egyptian police arrest 40 suspects, seize goods in crackdown on smugglers near Gaza Strip
By ASHRAF SWEILAM | Associated Press Writer
6:00 AM CST, February 12, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-egypt-gaza-smuggling,0,614489.story

Egypt cracks down on smugglers near Gaza
By ASHRAF SWEILAM, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
Last updated February 12, 2009 3:59 a.m. PT
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1107ap_ml_egypt_gaza_smuggling.html

Egypt cracks down on smugglers near Gaza
By ASHRAF SWEILAM, The Associated Press
Thursday, February 12, 2009; 6:59 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/12/AR2009021200669.html

Israel lets Gaza export Valentine's Day flowers
Associated Press
February 12, 2009 - 10:26 a.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Israel_Gaza_Flowers.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Israel relaxes Gaza blockade to allow export of 25,000 carnations for Valentine's Day
By Associated Press
9:26 AM CST, February 12, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-israel-gaza-flowers,0,4107420.story

Israel lets Gaza export Valentine's Day flowers
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Last updated February 12, 2009 7:26 a.m. PT
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1107ap_ml_israel_gaza_flowers.html

Israel lets Gaza export Valentine's Day flowers
The Associated Press
Thursday, February 12, 2009; 10:26 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/12/AR2009021200205.html

WORLD IN BRIEF: Detained ship violated arms ban
From News Services
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2009/02/11/world0211.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Gaza militant dies in border clash on election eve
By IBRAHIM BARZAK, The Associated Press
Monday, February 9, 2009; 2:40 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/09/AR2009020900170.html

Israeli fire kills Gaza militant
by Dan Williams, Reuters
Monday, February 9, 2009; 7:09 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/10/AR2009021002263.html

Israel warplanes bomb Gaza after rocket attacks
by Dan Williams and Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters
Monday, February 9, 2009; 12:52 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/10/AR2009021002216.html

Israeli aircraft hit 2 militant targets in Gaza
The Associated Press
Monday, February 9, 2009; 1:37 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/08/AR2009020800422.html

Engaging Hamas? The new Hamas
By Fawaz A. Gerges
January 31, 2009 in print edition A-19
http://articles.latimes.com/2009/01/31/editorial_pages/oe-gerges31

Tackling a Fallacy in Gaza
By Michael Gerson
Friday, January 30, 2009; Page A19
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/29/AR2009012903446.html

Martyrs vs. Traitors myth gains currency in Gaza war's wake
By Hussein Ibish
January 25, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-perspec0125gazajan25,0,4432524.story

Israel Must Stop Fanning the Flames That Will Consume UsIsrael Must Stop Fanning the Flames That Will Consume Us
By David Grossman
Sunday, January 25, 2009; Page B01
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/23/AR2009012302312.html

Editorial: Israel and Gaza, now
January 22, 2009
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/la-ed-gaza22-2009jan22,0,1507411.story

Gaza's tenuous truce
January 19, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-0119edit2jan19,0,1895903.story

U.N. Says School in Gaza Where 43 Died Wasn't Hit by Israeli Fire
By Griff Witte, Washington Post Foreign Service
Saturday, February 7, 2009; Page A10
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/06/AR2009020603311.html

Israel intercepts Lebanese aid boat heading for Gaza
Los Angeles Times staff
February 06, 2009
http://articles.latimes.com/2009/02/06/news/fg-israel-palestinians6

Israel Deports Activists From Intercepted Vessel
By ETHAN BRONNER and ISABEL KERSHNER
Published: February 6, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/07/world/middleeast/07mideast.html

Israel navy stops cargo ship bound for Gaza
By ETHAN BRONNER and ISABEL KERSHNER
Originally published February 6, 2009 at 12:00 AM
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008713172_midship06.html

Gaza blockade: Israeli navy commandeers ship carrying aid
By Joshua Mitnick | Correspondent
Date: 02.05.09
http://features.csmonitor.com/globalnews/2009/02/05/gaza-blockade-israeli-navy-commandeers-ship-carrying-aid/

Hamas stole aid meant for Gaza's needy, U.N. agency says
By Ashraf Khalil
February 5, 2009
http://theenvelope.latimes.com/la-fg-gaza-blankets5-2009feb05,0,2223415.story

Israeli Navy Diverts Ship Bound for Gaza
By ETHAN BRONNER and ISABEL KERSHNER
Published: February 5, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/06/world/middleeast/06mideast.html

Gaza's Isolation Slows Rebuilding Efforts
By MARGARET COKER
FEBRUARY 5, 2009
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123378816463649535.html

Israelis fire on Hamas tunnels
Chicago Tribune staff
February 4, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-0204-world-lead-brieffeb04,0,6405526.story

In Shattered Gaza Town, Roots of Seething Split
By ETHAN BRONNER and SABRINA TAVERNISE
February 4, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/04/world/middleeast/04gaza.html

Rocket From Gaza Strikes Israeli City
By ISABEL KERSHNER and TAGHREED EL-KHODARY
Published: February 3, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/04/world/middleeast/04mideast.html

Israeli airstrikes target Gaza
By Richard Boudreaux
February 2, 2009
http://theenvelope.latimes.com/la-fg-gaza2-2009feb02,0,5307862.story

New Gaza Exchanges Strain Fragile Truce
By ISABEL KERSHNER
Published: February 2, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/03/world/middleeast/03mideast.html

DISPATCH FROM GAZA CITY: Gaza's motorcycle boom signals enclave is on road to recovery
By Richard Boudreaux
January 31, 2009
http://theenvelope.latimes.com/la-fg-gaza31-2009jan31,0,5154971.story

Gaza family says Israeli troops killed children waving white headscarves
By Dion Nissenbaum, McClatchy/Tribune news service
January 29, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-mideast-family_for_webjan29,0,609877.story

Rafah Journal: Where the Still Flourishing Underground Economy Is the Only Economy
By MICHAEL SLACKMAN
Published: January 29, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/30/world/middleeast/30rafah.html

Israeli warplanes hit Hamas tunnels
By Peter Ford
Date: 01.28.09
http://features.csmonitor.com/globalnews/2009/01/28/israeli-warplanes-hit-hamas-tunnels/

Israel responds to attack by Palestinian militants
By Ashraf Khalil
January 28, 2009
http://theenvelope.latimes.com/la-fg-gaza28-2009jan28,0,1742510.story

Palestinian militants kill Israeli soldier in cross-border attack
By Ashraf Khalil
January 28, 2009
http://articles.latimes.com/2009/01/28/news/fg-gaza28

Medics Say They Were Blocked from Hard-Hit Gaza Village
By CHARLES LEVINSON
JANUARY 28, 2009
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123304325049819045.html

Violence Erupts at Gaza Border as U.S. Envoy Arrives in Region
By Griff Witte, Washington Post Foreign Service
Wednesday, January 28, 2009; Page A08
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/27/AR2009012700260.html

Palestinian militants kill Israeli soldier in cross-border attack
Ashraf Khalil
3:46 AM PST, January 27, 2009
http://theenvelope.latimes.com/la-fg-gaza-28-2009jan28,0,5591897.story

Two Killed in Violence on Gaza Border
By ETHAN BRONNER
Published: January 27, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/28/world/middleeast/28mideast.html?scp=67&sq=israel%20gaza&st=cse

At a Border Crossing, Drivers and Truckloads of Aid for Gaza Go Nowhere
By MICHAEL SLACKMAN
Published: January 27, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/28/world/middleeast/28egypt.html

At a Flash Point in Gaza, A Family's Deadly Ordeal
By Jonathan Finer , Washington Post Foreign Service
Tuesday, January 27, 2009; Page A01
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/26/AR2009012602481.html

Olmert defends Israeli military's actions in Gaza
By Ashraf Khalil, Los Angeles Times
January 26, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-israel-gaza-web-26-jan26,0,6644644.story

In pummeled Gaza, Hamas recoups
By Ilene R. Prusher | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
from the January 26, 2009 edition
http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0126/p01s01-wome.html

Gaza family recounts day of horror
By Ashraf Khalil
January 26, 2009
http://theenvelope.latimes.com/la-fg-zeitoun26-2009jan26,0,1993567,print.story

For Children of Gaza, Scars to Last a Lifetime
By Griff Witte, Washington Post Foreign Service
Monday, January 26, 2009; A05
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/25/AR2009012502049.html

In Gaza, the Wait to Rebuild Lingers
By SABRINA TAVERNISE
Published: January 25, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/26/world/middleeast/26mideast.html?scp=64&sq=israel%20gaza&st=cse

As Gaza dust settles, questions of morality and justice arise
By Jeffrey Fleishman | Tribune Newspapers
January 25, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-gaza_bdjan25,0,4146255.story

A Flurry of Tunnel Repairs Is Underway in Gaza's South
By Jonathan Finer, Washington Post Foreign Service
Sunday, January 25, 2009; Page A12
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/24/AR2009012401857.html

Politics resume with end to Gaza offensive
Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
7:39 PM CST, January 24, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-090124gaza-politics-resume,0,5324968,full.story

Life for Gazans creeps back toward normality
January 24, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-0123world-lede-briefjan24,0,1047707.story

Hamas leaders remain in hiding
By Ashraf Khalil
January 24, 2009 in print edition A-8
http://articles.latimes.com/2009/01/24/news/fg-gaza24

Amid the Destruction, a Return to Life in Gaza
By ETHAN BRONNER
Published: January 24, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/25/world/middleeast/25mideast.html?scp=5&sq=israel%20gaza&st=cse

How Israel Helped to Spawn Hamas
By ANDREW HIGGINS
JANUARY 24, 2009
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123275572295011847.html

Battered Gaza Still In the Grip Of Hamas - Islamist Group Retains Strength Despite War
By Griff Witte and Jonathan Finer, Washington Post Foreign Service
Saturday, January 24, 2009; A07
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/23/AR2009012303502.html

Newest Gaza fight: Who controls reconstruction aid? - Israel and the US don't want rebuilding homes to become rebuilding Hamas.
By Joshua Mitnick | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
from the January 23, 2009 edition
http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0123/p12s01-wome.html

As Israeli Bombing Stops, Gazans Get Busy Rebuilding Damaged Tunnels
By SABRINA TAVERNISE
Published: January 23, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/24/world/middleeast/24gaza.html?scp=30&sq=israel%20gaza&st=cse

No Home to Return to in Gaza - 15,000 Still Living In Crowded Shelters
By Griff Witte, Washington Post Foreign Service
Friday, January 23, 2009; A12
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/22/AR2009012203925.html

Doubts left in debris of Israel's pullout from Gaza
By Joel Greenberg | Tribune correspondent
January 22, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-israel-gaza_22jan22,0,4703652.story

Fighting stopped, Gaza's tunnels reopen
By Liz Sly | Tribune correspondent
January 22, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-gaza-tunnel_sly_22jan22,0,7826505.story

Israel works to reinforce Gaza cease-fire
By Richard Boudreaux and Sebastian Rotella
January 22, 2009
http://www.latimes.com/news/la-fg-gaza22-2009jan22,0,6081890.story

Hamas to Start Paying Gaza Residents Compensation and Reconstruction Aid
By ISABEL KERSHNER
Published: January 22, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/23/world/middleeast/23mideast.html?scp=10&sq=israel%20gaza&st=cse

Israel Completes Gaza Pullout and Aid Trickles In
By CHARLES LEVINSON in Gaza City and JOSHUA MITNICK in Tel Aviv
JANUARY 22, 2009
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123252970741901935.html

As Constraints on Gaza Ease, New Reports of Misery
By Jonathan Finer and Craig Whitlock, Washington Post Foreign Service
Thursday, January 22, 2009; A10
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/21/AR2009012102992.html

TODAY'S NEWS: Kid's Post - An Uneasy Peace Settles on Middle East
Thursday, January 22, 2009; Page C12
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/21/AR2009012103914.html

Israel Completes Gaza Withdrawal
By ETHAN BRONNER and ALAN COWELL
Published: January 21, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/22/world/middleeast/22mideast.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=Israel&st=cse

Gaza fighting pauses, but is the war over?
By Ilene R. Prusher | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
from the January 20, 2009 edition
http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0120/p01s05-wome.html

Israel Slows Withdrawal From Gaza
By ETHAN BRONNER
Published: January 20, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/21/world/middleeast/21mideast.html?scp=10&sq=Israel&st=cse

Few Israelis Near Gaza Feel War Achieved Much
By ISABEL KERSHNER
Published: January 20, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/21/world/middleeast/21israel.html?scp=20&sq=Israel&st=cse

Debating the Blame for Reducing Much of a Village to Rubble
By SABRINA TAVERNISE
Published: January 20, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/21/world/middleeast/21village.html

Slow Steps Toward Normalcy
By Theodore May, Special to The Washington Post
Tuesday, January 20, 2009; Page A16
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/19/AR2009011902998.html

In the Silence, Gazans Take Stock - Remains Retrieved; Survivors Recount Attack on Family
By Craig Whitlock and Reyham Abdel Kareem, Washington Post Foreign Service
Tuesday, January 20, 2009; A16
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/19/AR2009011903090.html

Israelis begin Gaza pullout - Civilians emerge to find region in ruin after fighting
By Joel Greenberg | Tribune correspondent
January 19, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-gaza-cease-fire_greenbergjan19,0,5989544.story

Israeli troops begin Gaza pullout as Hamas declares cease-fire
By Joel Greenberg | Tribune correspondent
3:15 PM CST, January 19, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-gaza-cease-fire_webjan19,0,6214818.story

Hamas calls cease-fire after Israel halts fighting
By Richard Boudreaux
January 19, 2009
http://articles.latimes.com/2009/01/19/news/fg-gaza19

Israel Speeds Withdrawal From Gaza
By ETHAN BRONNER
Published: January 19, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/20/world/middleeast/20mideast.html?scp=5&sq=Israel&st=cse

Israel Begins Pullout; Gazans Survey Debris - Hamas Joins Truce but Warns of Renewed Fighting
By Craig Whitlock and Jonathan Finer, Washington Post Foreign Service
Monday, January 19, 2009; A14
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/18/AR2009011800204.html

• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Dozens of Gazans have died awaiting Israeli medical care, by Robert W. Gee (6 September 2008).
  ... and this is since the truce with Israel. The article describes how patients are forced to spy for Israel in exchange for medical treatment, as per a report by Physicians for Human Rights-Israel.

• Christian Science Monitor: Israel nudges Egypt to crack down harder on Gaza smugglers, by Liam Stack (5 September 2008).
  

• Washington Post: Boats Depart Gaza After Aid Delivery, by Linda Gradstein (29 August 2008).
  This article describes the peace activist boat that breached the Israeli blockade of Gaza to bring in aid and take out Palestinians who needed to depart for medical and other reasons. The activists included the head of ICADH, Jeff Halper, who was then jailed for his participation.

• Washington Post: Gazans' Access To Care Faulted, by Linda Gradstein (5 August 2008).
  This article describes in very diplomatic terms how Israel blackmails Gazans with medical needs to spy for Israel in exchange for medicine and treatment.

• Washington Post: Scholars' Visas Revoked (5 August 2008).
  These visas were for 3 Gazan scholars who Israel did not change its mind about. One other was under another program, and 4 others got through and were allowed to leave.

• Kansas City Star: Palestinians unfairly hit by Israeli policy in Gaza, by Yaser Wishah (4 August 2008).
  American-Palestinian Yaser Wishah describes his direct experience of Israeli collective punishment while visiting Gaza last year, as well as many of the general features of the Israeli blockade which punish many Gaza residents who are uninvolved with the struggle with Hamas.

• Washington Post: As Israeli Siege Strangles Gaza Strip, Hamas, Smugglers Profit Off Tunnels, by Griff Witte (18 June 2008). This article describes the tunnel system through which goods are smuggled into Gaza to relieve the suffering caused by the Israeli seige. The article also describes those who are profiting off the tunnel system including Hamas, while the people continue to suffer. The article also describes that Hamas's popularity is diminishing because of the seige.

• Washington Post: Rice Urges Israel to Desist on Settlements, by Griff Witte (16 June 2008). This article describes Condeleeza Rice's frustration with Israel refusing to halt settlement expansion and how this is a major obstacle to reaching a peace agreement by the end of Bush's term. The article also describes Rice's failure to win exit visas for all 7 Gazan Fullbright scholarship winners.

• New York Times, Disputed Blast in Gaza Kills 5, by Isabel Kershner and Taghreed El-Khodary (13 June 2008).
  This article described the explosion of a home in Gaza which killed numbers of militants but also a baby girl. Initially it was thought to be from an Israeli missile, but that is now in doubt. In the meantime there has been an exchange of fire with rockets launched at Israeli towns and militants being killed in Gaza by Israeli fire from the air.

• New York Times: Israel to Loosen Limits on Gaza Scholars, by Ethan Bronner (6 June 2008).
  This article describes Israel reversing its policy on denying exit visas to Gaza students who have won scholarships and grants to study abroad under pressure from the US State Dept (but only for a limited number). This started with Israel denying visas to winners of Fulbright scholarships - the most prestigeous of US academic awards. Israel states it wishes to squeeze Hamas, but it also wants to eventually have a neighbor that is highly educated, and it had not previously considered academic scholarship to be a humanistic need. Unfortunately this article does not mention the accusation of collective punishment against Israel's strategy which is illegal according to international law because it punishes the innocent, and is also considered to be counter-productive because it radicalizes the population and hurts international relations with the perpetrator because of the punishment of innocents.

• Washington Post: Israeli Man, Palestinian Child Killed In Attacks Pair Died in Violence Between Jewish State, Fighters With Hamas, by Griff Witte (6 June 2008).
  It was remarkable to note how in this article's description of the violent 3-way wrestling match between Israel, Abbas and Hamas, no mention was made of Israel refusing to halt settlement expansion, which makes a viable Palestinian State virtually impossible. It was truly biased and misleading to accuse Abbas of threatening the peace talks by making overtures to Hamas when those talks are virtually already dead because of Israel refusing to halt settlement expansion in violation of its agreements made at and following the Annapolis Summit.

• Chicago Tribune: Rice orders U.S. to restore Fulbrights to Gaza students (3 June 2008).
  This article describes the policy reversal from the State Dept. which originally supported Israel's refusal to issue exit visas to the 7 Gaza students who won Fulbright scholarships. The original policy can be seen as a support for Israel's polcies of collective punishment against the people of Gaza, even if they are innocent of the crimes committed by the few.

• Los Angeles Times: Students trapped in Gaza: Israel's policy of not allowing Palestinians with scholarships to study abroad is ill-advised, Los Angeles Times Editorial (3 June 2008).
  This editorial protests the Israeli policy denying students exit visas to pursue study abroad just because they are Gazans. The article even describes protest within Israel, where it has been labeled collective punishment and counter-productive as it turns more young people against Israel and toward sympathy with Hamas.

• Washington Post: Israel: U.S. Reverses Stance On Gazans' Scholarships (3 June 2008).
  This article describes the reversal of policy ordered by US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to actively oppose Israel's policy of refusing to issue exit visas to 7 winners of Fulbright scholarships, as an unneccesary measure to halt terrorist actions against Israel. The Israeli Supreme Court also asked the Israeli military to review its general policy against allowing students to exit Gaza for educational purposes.

• New York Times: State Dept. Reinstates Gaza Fulbright Grants, by Ethan Bronner (2 June 2008).
  This article describes the probable success of the US government in pressuring Israel to award exit visas to the seven Fulbright scholar winners who live in Gaza, but also describes the broader context of Israel prohibiting students in general who live in Gaza from exiting to other countries for advanced study.

• Chicago Tribune: Blockade puts Gaza scholars in limbo: U.S. prodding Israel on Palestinian travel, by Richard Boudreaux (31 May 2008).
  This article describes the controversy swirling around Israel's policy of denying exit visas to Gazan students who win scholarships to study abroad. Even people within Israel are protesting the policy calling it an example of collective punishment because it punishes innocent civilians, and counter-productive as it turns people against Israel and toward Hamas.

• Washington Post: Israel revisits limitations on Gaza students, by Griff Witte (31 May 2008).
  This article describes Israel's policy of denying exit visas to Gazan students who had won scholarships to study abroad as part of their policy of trying to pressure Gazans into getting rid of Hamas, but which is protested by both US Secretary of State and many Israelis.

• New York Times: U.S. withdraws Fulbright grants to Gaza, by Ethan Bronner (30 May 2008).
  This article describes the US initial impulse to support Israel refusing exit visas to US Fulbright scholarship winners in Gaza.

• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Gaza sewage crisis threatens Israel as waste flows north , by Robert W. Gee (25 May 2008).
  This article describes an example of Israeli collective punishment that backfires.

• New York Times: Suicide bomber attacks Gaza crossing, by Isabel Kershner (23 May 2008).
  This article describes the positions of the Palestinian militants who keep up violent attacks on Israeli positions with the idea that this will somehow stop the Israeli embargo of Gaza, but then the Israeli response is to tighten the emgargo.

Palestinian rockets hit Israel during cease-fire - Hamas looks to election to further talks
By AMY TEIBEL, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
February 8, 2009 8:06 p.m. PT
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/399273_mideast09.html

Gaza children traumatized after Israeli offensive
By Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters
Sunday, February 8, 2009; 5:22 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/08/AR2009020800373.html

Israel says Gaza rocket hits south, damages cars
The Associated Press
Sunday, February 8, 2009; 1:13 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/07/AR2009020700641.html

With war's remnants, Gaza hospital becomes gallery
By BEN HUBBARD, Associated Press Writer
February 7, 2009 - 11:51 a.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Gaza_Living_with_Rubble.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

With remnants of war, the wreck of a Gaza hospital turns into a gallery
By BEN HUBBARD | Associated Press Writer
10:51 AM CST, February 7, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-gaza-living-with-rubble,0,4651259.story

With war's remnants, Gaza hospital becomes gallery
By BEN HUBBARD, The Associated Press
Saturday, February 7, 2009; 11:51 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/07/AR2009020700788.html

Military says 4 Gaza tunnels targeted by Israel
The Associated Press
Saturday, February 7, 2009; 2:35 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/06/AR2009020600483.html

Israel tows ship bound for Gaza Strip - Hamas envoys leave talks on cease-fire
By Mark Lavie, Associated Press
Friday, February 06, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2009/02/06/mideast0206.html

Israeli navy halts aid ship bound for Gaza - Seized vessel from Lebanon carried aid, supplies
By Mark Lavie | Associated Press
February 6, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-israel-lebanonfeb06,0,6105620.story

Israel seizes Gaza aid ship from Lebanon
By Mark Lavie, Associated Press
Posted on Fri, Feb. 6, 2009
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/world_us/39190312.html

Israel seizes aid ship bound for Gaza
Mark Lavie, Associated Press
Friday, February 6, 2009
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/02/06/MND915O8NO.DTL&hw=MARK+LAVIE&sn=004&sc=569

Israel: Militants launch rocket, violating truce
The Associated Press
Friday, February 6, 2009; 1:38 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/05/AR2009020500523.html

Gaza rocket lands in Israel, no casualties
Reuters
Friday, February 6, 2009; 2:35 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/06/AR2009020600263.html

Two Gaza rockets land in Israel, no casualties
Reuters
Friday, February 6, 2009; 4:01 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/06/AR2009020600480.html

Israel seizes ship carrying Gaza aid
By MARK LAVIE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
February 5, 2009 6:05 p.m. PT
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/399008_mideast06.html

Israel seizes Gaza freighter; no arms aboard
By Amir Cohen, Reuters
Thursday, February 5, 2009; 5:15 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/05/AR2009020500649.html

Israel reports on 3 girls' shelling deaths in Gaza
Associated Press
February 4, 2009 - 2:29 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Israel_Doctors_Grief.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

WORLD IN BRIEF: Truce deal floated as attacks flare
From News Services
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2009/02/04/world0204.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Israel says troops were fired on before shelling home where Gaza doctor's girls died
By Associated Press
1:29 PM CST, February 4, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-israel-doctors-grief,0,7561291.story

Rocket attack spurs Israeli strike on Gaza
By Mark Lavie, The Associated Press
Posted: 02/04/2009 12:30:00 AM MST
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_11620898

Israel reports on 3 girls' shelling deaths in Gaza
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
February 4, 2009 11:29 a.m. PT
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1107ap_ml_israel_doctors_grief.html

Israel admits its troops killed Gaza girls
By Joseph Nasr, Reuters
Wednesday, February 4, 2009; 12:24 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/04/AR2009020401759.html

Israel reports on 3 girls' shelling deaths in Gaza
The Associated Press
Wednesday, February 4, 2009; 2:29 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/04/AR2009020402193.html

Around the World: MIDDLE EAST - Israel Bombs Tunnels After Rocket Attack
From News Services
Wednesday, February 4, 2009; Page A11
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/03/AR2009020303747.html

Israel-Hamas war deals blow to schools in Gaza
By KARIN LAUB, Associated Press Writer
February 3, 2009 - 3:55 a.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Gaza_Shattered_Schools.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Israeli airstrike kills militant in Gaza
Associated Press
February 3, 2009
http://theenvelope.latimes.com/la-fg-gaza3-2009feb03,0,6094296.story

Israeli official warns Hamas on rocket attacks
Aron Heller, Associated Press
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2009/02/03/MNFQ15LLQD.DTL

Israel-Hamas war deals blow to schools in Gaza
By KARIN LAUB, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
February 3, 2009 12:55 a.m. PT
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1107ap_ml_gaza_shattered_schools.html

Israel targets tunnels; Gaza militants fire rocket - Hamas offers one-year cease-fire
By MARK LAVIE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
February 3, 2009 10:35 p.m. PT
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/398672_mideast04.html

Israeli Planes Target Gaza Tunnels After Rocket Attack
Associated Press
FEBRUARY 3, 2009, 1:51 P.M. ET
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123365184303542939.html

Israeli planes hit Gaza after rocket fire
By Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters
Tuesday, February 3, 2009; 3:37 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/03/AR2009020302191.html

Israel-Hamas war deals blow to schools in Gaza
By KARIN LAUB, The Associated Press
Tuesday, February 3, 2009; 3:55 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/03/AR2009020300185.html

Israel strikes tunnels, Gaza militants fire rocket
By MARK LAVIE, The Associated Press
Tuesday, February 3, 2009; 3:07 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/03/AR2009020300219.html

Gaza rocket on Israeli city draws reprisal threats
By Dan Williams, Reuters
Tuesday, February 3, 2009; 8:20 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/04/AR2009020400652.html

WORLD IN BRIEF: Harsh retaliation vowed for attacks
From News Services
Monday, February 02, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2009/02/02/world0202.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Israel warns of reignited war
By Mark Lavie, The Associated Press
Updated: 02/02/2009 12:47:45 AM MST
http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_11605702?source=bb

Israeli Airstrike Kills Palestinian Militant - Hamas Sends Delegation to Talks in Egypt
Associated Press
FEBRUARY 2, 2009, 7:00 A.M. ET
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123357445236138991.html

Attacks batter Gaza ceasefire
By Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters
Monday, February 2, 2009; 3:44 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/03/AR2009020303892.html

Israel strikes Gaza after militant rocket fire
By MARK LAVIE, The Associated Press
Monday, February 2, 2009; 1:40 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/01/AR2009020101643.html

Gaza Militants Launch Rockets Into Israel
Associated Press
FEBRUARY 1, 2009, 7:49 A.M. ET
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123348818069836725.html

Gaza militants fire rockets into Israel
By DIAA HADID, The Associated Press
Sunday, February 1, 2009; 1:23 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/31/AR2009013100299.html

Cyprus to search suspected Hamas arms ship again
Associated Press
January 31, 2009 - 5:09 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Europe/EU_Cyprus_Iran_Arms.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Hard-liners in Gaza, Israel emerge stronger from Gaza war
By STEVEN GUTKIN and KARIN LAUB, Associated Press Writers
12:28 PM CST, January 31, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-gaza-the-aftermath,0,7473863.story

Cyprus to carry out a second search of a suspected Hamas-arms ship
By Associated Press
4:10 PM CST, January 31, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-ap-eu-cyprus-iran-arms,0,4310776.story

Cyprus to search suspected Hamas arms ship again
The Associated Press
Saturday, January 31, 2009; 5:09 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/31/AR2009013100578.html

Gaza's economy in tatters, can it be rebuilt?
By ALFRED de MONTESQUIOU, Associated Press Writer
January 30, 2009 - 3:47 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Rebuilding_Gaza.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Hamas dispenses politics along with aid to Gazans
By KARIN LAUB, Associated Press Writer
January 30, 2009 - 7:34 a.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Gaza_Politics_Of_Rubble.html?cxntlid=inform_s r

Surveying Gaza's wrecked industry, Palestinians ask if it can recover from Israeli offensive
By ALFRED de MONTESQUIOU, Associated Press Writer
11:06 PM CST, January 30, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-rebuilding-gaza,0,7713072.story

In 1 destroyed Gaza neighborhood, Hamas' relief checks comes with dose of politics
By KARIN LAUB, Associated Press Writer
6:34 AM CST, January 30, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-gaza-politics-of-rubble,0,1042169.story

Gaza's economy in tatters, can it be rebuilt?
By ALFRED de MONTESQUIOU, The Associated Press
Friday, January 30, 2009; 3:47 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/30/AR2009013002520.html

Hamas official declare victory in Gaza rallies
By BEN HUBBARD, The Associated Press
Friday, January 30, 2009; 2:38 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/30/AR2009013001961.html

Hamas dispenses politics along with aid to Gazans
By KARIN LAUB, The Associated Press
Friday, January 30, 2009; 7:34 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/30/AR2009013000320.html

Aid trucks stranded at Egypt's Gaza border
By ALFRED de MONTESQUIOU, Associated Press Writer
January 29, 2009 - 9:43 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Gaza_Aid.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Hamas officials signal willingness to negotiate
By STEVEN GUTKIN, Associated Press Writer
January 29, 2009 - 11:22 a.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Gaza_Hamas_In_Flux.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Ship stopped by US forces is searched in Cyprus
By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS, Associated Press Writer
January 29, 2009 - 3:51 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Finance_General/EU_Cyprus_Iran_Arms.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

As UN asks for more Gaza aid, trucks with food, supplies stranded at Egypt border
By ALFRED de MONTESQUIOU, Associated Press Writer
8:43 PM CST, January 29, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-gaza-aid,0,2794199.story

Amid tough talk, Hamas officials signal willingness to negotiate long-term truce with Israel
By STEVEN GUTKIN, Associated Press Writer
10:22 AM CST, January 29, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-gaza-hamas-in-flux,0,5713545.story

Aid trucks stranded at Egypt's Gaza border
By ALFRED de MONTESQUIOU, The Associated Press
Thursday, January 29, 2009; 9:43 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/29/AR2009012903055.html

Hamas officials signal willingness to negotiate
By STEVEN GUTKIN, The Associated Press
Thursday, January 29, 2009; 11:22 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/29/AR2009012900303.html

Ship stopped by US forces is searched in Cyprus
By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS, The Associated Press
Thursday, January 29, 2009; 3:51 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/29/AR2009012902857.html

US doctors face challenges in crippled Gaza
By KARIN LAUB, Associated Press Writer
January 28, 2009 - 3:39 a.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Gaza_Broken_Care.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

US doctors make do with little in Gaza hospitals crippled by closed borders
By KARIN LAUB, Associated Press Writer
2:39 AM CST, January 28, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-gaza-broken-care,0,3661217.story

Israel strikes in Gaza as Obama envoy holds talks
By Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters
Wednesday, January 28, 2009; 7:23 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/28/AR2009012800230.html

Israel retaliation likely as Obama envoy holds talks
By Allyn Fisher-Ilan, Reuters
Wednesday, January 28, 2009; 5:01 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/28/AR2009012800231.html

US doctors face challenges in crippled Gaza
By KARIN LAUB, The Associated Press
Wednesday, January 28, 2009; 3:39 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/28/AR2009012800252.html

Israeli warplanes hit smuggling tunnels in Gaza
By STEVE WEIZMAN, The Associated Press
Wednesday, January 28, 2009; 2:38 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/27/AR2009012701208.html

US envoy: US committed to Mideast peace
The Associated Press
Wednesday, January 28, 2009; 3:57 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/28/AR2009012800342.html

Israel hits Gaza tunnels as U.S. envoy due
By Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters
Tuesday, January 27, 2009; 8:38 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/27/AR2009012700368.html

Israeli soldier killed, breaching Gaza truce
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Adam Entous, Reuters
Tuesday, January 27, 2009; 2:51 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/27/AR2009012700254.html

Troops, militants clash in Gaza despite cease-fire
By MATTI FRIEDMAN, The Associated Press
Tuesday, January 27, 2009; 2:36 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/26/AR2009012600924.html

After offensive, posters of dead sell well in Gaza
By BEN HUBBARD, The Associated Press
Tuesday, January 27, 2009; 4:20 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/27/AR2009012702235.html

Israel soldier killed, 3 wounded in Gaza blast: TV
Reporting by Lin Noueihed in Dubai and Nidal al-Mughrabi in Gaza, Editing by Adam Entous, Reuters Tuesday, January 27, 2009; 2:20 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/27/AR2009012700245.html

Tragedy stalks Gaza family
By Julian Rake, Reuters
Tuesday, January 27, 2009; 1:27 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/27/AR2009012701677.html

In Gaza campaign, Israelis see a temporary success
By MATTI FRIEDMAN, Associated Press Writer
January 25, 2009 - 4:49 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Israel_Unfinished_War.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Israeli war against Hamas scars Gaza's children
By KARIN LAUB, Associated Press Writer
January 25, 2009 - 2:57 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Gaza_Children_Of_War.html?cxntlid=inform_sr< /a>

WORLD IN BRIEF: Kids back in Gaza schools
From News Services
Sunday, January 25, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2009/01/25/world0125.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

After Gaza offensive, Israelis in rocket-scarred town see no victory, only quiet
By MATTI FRIEDMAN | Associated Press Writer
3:49 PM CST, January 25, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2009/01/25/world0125.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Schools reopen across Gaza
By Ben Hubbard | Associated Press
January 25, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2009/01/25/world0125.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Observers worry Gaza war scarred children with hatred for Israel
By KARIN LAUB | Associated Press Writer
1:57 PM CST, January 25, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-gaza-children-of-war,0,6282695.story

Hamas Set to Start Truce Talks in Egypt
Associated Press
JANUARY 25, 2009, 5:56 P.M. ET
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123288386070013249.html

In Gaza campaign, Israelis see a temporary success
By MATTI FRIEDMAN, The Associated Press
Sunday, January 25, 2009; 4:49 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/25/AR2009012501513.html

Gaza children return to school after war
By BEN HUBBARD, The Associated Press
Sunday, January 25, 2009; 1:03 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/24/AR2009012400544.html

Israeli war against Hamas scars Gaza's children
By KARIN LAUB, The Associated Press
Sunday, January 25, 2009; 2:57 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/25/AR2009012501247.html

Shaky cease-fire between Israel and Gaza holds, so far
By Alfred De Montesquiou, Associated Press
Saturday, January 24, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2009/01/24/gaza0124.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Family survives Gaza war, returns to destruction
By BEN HUBBARD, Associated Press Writer
January 24, 2009 - 5:53 a.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Gaza_One_Familys_Story.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Hamas says it's back in control of the Gaza Strip
By KARIN LAUB, Associated Press Writer
January 24, 2009 - 1:42 a.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Hamas_Back_In_Control.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Running from shelling and tanks, a Gaza family survives the war but returns to destruction
By BEN HUBBARD | Associated Press Writer
5:00 AM CST, January 24, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-gaza-one-familys-story,0,6650708.story

Despite pounding by Israel, Hamas says it's back in control of the Gaza Strip, promises aid
By KARIN LAUB | Associated Press Writer
12:42 AM CST, January 24, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-hamas-back-in-control,0,3538254.story

Family survives Gaza war, returns to destruction
By BEN HUBBARD, The Associated Press
Saturday, January 24, 2009; 5:53 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/24/AR2009012400326.html

Hamas says it's back in control of the Gaza Strip
By KARIN LAUB, The Associated Press
Saturday, January 24, 2009; 1:42 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/23/AR2009012303066.html

Europe eyes troops, solutions for Gaza border
By ANGELA CHARLTON, Associated Press Writer
January 23, 2009 - 3:15 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/EU_Gaza_Border_Diplomacy.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

France sending frigate to survey Gaza arms
Associated Press
January 23, 2009 - 4:01 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-gen/ap/Europe/EU_France_Gaza.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

THE MIDDLE EAST: Efforts mount to preserve fragile peace
From News Services
Friday, January 23, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/printedition/2009/01/23/mideast0123.html?cxntlid=inform_artr

Troops, ships, radar _ Europeans cast net wide for solutions to securing Gaza border
By ANGELA CHARLTON | Associated Press Writer
2:15 PM CST, January 23, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-eu-gaza-border-diplomacy,0,622531.story

French president's office orders frigate deployed off Gaza to dissuade arms smuggling
By Associated Press
3:01 PM CST, January 23, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-eu-france-gaza,0,2026267.story

Europe eyes troops, solutions for Gaza border
By ANGELA CHARLTON, The Associated Press
Friday, January 23, 2009; 3:15 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/23/AR2009012302615.html

Gazans crowd markets and mosques as calm holds
By ALFRED de MONTESQUIOU, The Associated Press
Friday, January 23, 2009; 4:10 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/23/AR2009012300744.html

Gaza recovery in doubt as Israel pressures Hamas
By Adam Entous and Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters
Friday, January 23, 2009; 3:51 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/23/AR2009012302128.html

France sending frigate to survey Gaza arms
The Associated Press
Friday, January 23, 2009; 4:01 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/23/AR2009012302711.html

Gaza tunnels back in business
By ALFRED de MONTESQUIOU, Associated Press Writer
January 22, 2009 - 5:30 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Gaza_Still_Tunneling.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Potato chips, fuel, other smuggled goods flowing again through rebuilt tunnels into Gaza
By ALFRED de MONTESQUIOU | Associated Press Writer
4:31 PM CST, January 22, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-gaza-still-tunneling,0,1929816.story

Analysis: After Gaza war, world could trade money and open borders for Hamas concessions
By STEVEN GUTKIN | Associated Press Writer
7:04 AM CST, January 22, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-gaza-enticing-hamas-analysis,0,555773.story

Sources: US stopped, searched suspected smuggling ship from Iran; wants another search
By PAULINE JELINEK | Associated Press Writer
11:22 AM CST, January 22, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/sns-ap-iran-weapons,0,1744492.story

Gaza tunnels back in business
By ALFRED de MONTESQUIOU, The Associated Press
Thursday, January 22, 2009; 5:30 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/22/AR2009012201410.html

Israel rules out opening Gaza border if Hamas gains
By Adam Entous, Editing by Tim Pearce, Reuters
Thursday, January 22, 2009; 8:12 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/22/AR2009012203505.html

Sources: US searched suspected arms-smuggling ship
By PAULINE JELINEK, The Associated Press
Thursday, January 22, 2009; 12:22 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/22/AR2009012201629.html

After Gaza war, Israel sees Hamas prisoner swap
By Dan Williams, Reuters
Thursday, January 22, 2009; 9:28 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/22/AR2009012200586.html

Medic: Israeli gunboat fire wounds 2 Gazans
The Associated Press
Thursday, January 22, 2009; 1:43 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/21/AR2009012100360.html

First war tally: 1,284 Gazans dead, 4,336 wounded
By KARIN LAUB, Associated Press Writer
January 21, 2009 - 5:59 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Gaza_Counting_The_Dead.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Gaza doctor demands Israel explain killings of his 3 daughters when shell struck his home
By TAMER SALIBA | Associated Press Writer
12:31 PM CST, January 21, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-gaza-doctors-grief,0,1688305.story

First war tally: 1,284 Gazans dead, 4,336 wounded
By KARIN LAUB, The Associated Press
Wednesday, January 21, 2009; 5:59 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/21/AR2009012102952.html

Gaza doctor who lost girls demands Israel explain
By TAMER SALIBA, The Associated Press
Wednesday, January 21, 2009; 1:31 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/21/AR2009012102017.html

Israeli military says Gaza pullout complete
By AMY TEIBEL, The Associated Press
Wednesday, January 21, 2009; 2:49 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/20/AR2009012000445.html

Israel completes Gaza troop withdrawal
Reuters
Wednesday, January 21, 2009; 1:42 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/20/AR2009012000344.html

Shots, smuggling shake Gaza truce - Diplomats race to rally help from EU, U.S.
By Amy Teibel, Associated Press
Thursday, January 22, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/printedition/2009/01/22/mideast0122.html?cxntlid=inform_artr

Despite Hamas' threats and Israel's fears, Islamic militants put up light resistance in Gaza
By MATTI FRIEDMAN | Associated Press Writer
1:37 AM CST, January 20, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-israel-hamas-battlefield,0,7243979.story

Israel set to quit Gaza before Obama inauguration
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Douglas Hamilton, Reuters
Tuesday, January 20, 2009; 1:41 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/19/AR2009011900368.html

Hamas fighters seek to restore order in Gaza Strip
By IBRAHIM BARZAK and CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA, The Associated Press
Tuesday, January 20, 2009; 12:13 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/19/AR2009011900325.html

Despite its threats, Hamas put up light resistance
By MATTI FRIEDMAN, The Associated Press
Tuesday, January 20, 2009; 2:37 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/19/AR2009011901644.html

Israeli troops withdraw from Gaza
By Ibrahim Barzak, Christopher Torchia, Associated Press
Monday, January 19, 2009
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/news/stories/2009/01/19/mideast0119.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

As cease-fire holds, Gazans take stock of losses
By KARIN LAUB, Associated Press Writer
January 19, 2009 - 9:46 p.m. EST
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Middle_East/ML_Palestinians_Scale_Of_Destruction.html?cxntli d=inform_artr

Gazans view losses on first full day of cease-fire; initial estimates say $2 billion in damage
By KARIN LAUB | Associated Press Writer
8:46 PM CST, January 19, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-ml-palestinians-scale-of-destruction,0,6341350.story

Europeans seek ways to make Gaza truce last
By GREGORY KATZ, The Associated Press
Monday, January 19, 2009; 1:09 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/19/AR2009011901484.html

As cease-fire holds, Gazans take stock of losses
By KARIN LAUB, The Associated Press
Monday, January 19, 2009; 9:46 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/19/AR2009011902098.html

In Rafah, despair and hope at the border
By OMAR SINAN, The Associated Press
Monday, January 19, 2009; 2:53 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/19/AR2009011900136.html

Israeli officials: Gaza troops out by inauguration
By AMY TEIBEL, The Associated Press
Monday, January 19, 2009; 2:06 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/18/AR2009011800273.html

• Chicago Tribune
  Gaza tunnels: Covert to overt, by Karin Laub, Associated Press (10 October 2008).
• Chicago Tribune: With Hamas as its regulator, tunneling smuggling goes legit in Gaza,
  Washington Post: Smuggling by tunnel goes legit in Gaza,
  both article-versions by Karin Laub, Associated Press (8 October 2008).
• Washington Post
  Activists postpone Gaza sail to defy Israel, by Michele Kambas, Reuters (26 September 2008).
• Chicago Tribune 5 Palestinians killed as Egyptians detonate smuggling tunnel on Gaza border,
  Washington Post 5 Palestinians killed in Gaza-Egypt tunnel,
  both article-versions by Ibrahim Barzak, Associated Press (24 September 2008).
• Chicago Tribune Tony Blair's sister-in-law stranded in Gaza, blames Israel and Egypt,
  Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
  Washington Post: Tony Blair's sister-in-law stranded in Gaza,
  both article-versions from Associated Press (3 September 2008) - she entered Gaza on the boats from Cyprus that ran the blockade successfully.
• Boston Globe
  More than 2,500 leave Gaza as Egypt opens border, Reuters (31 August 2008).
• Chicago Tribune,
  Washington Post:
  Egypt opens border crossing with Gaza Strip, by Ibrahim Barzak, Associated Press (30 August 2008).
• Boston Globe,
  Washington Post:
  Hundreds leave Gaza as Egypt opens border, by Nidal al-Mughrabi,Reuters (30 August 2008).
• Chicago Tribune, Gaza Palestinians arrive to Cyprus aboard protesters' blockade-defying boats,
  Boston Globe,
  Washington Post: Gaza Palestinians arrive to Cyprus,
  both article-versions from Associated Press (29 August 2008).
• Boston Globe
  Gaza activists say will run Israel blockade again, by Michele Kambas, Reuters (29 August 2008).
• Chicago Tribune 2 boats depart for Cyprus from Gaza carrying Palestinians after defying Israel's blockade,
  Boston Globe,
  Washington Post: Boats with Palestinians defy Israeli Gaza blockade,
  both article-versions by Ibrahim Barzak, Associated Press (28 August 2008).
• Washington Post
  Israel reopens Gaza crossings after two-day closure, by Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters (28 August 2008).
• Washington Post
  Around The World: Israel Detains Peace Activist, from News Services (27 August 2008) - quote from article - "Police detained an Israeli peace activist who had sailed to the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip to challenge Israel's blockade of the coastal enclave. They accused Jeff Halper, who also holds U.S. citizenship, of violating a ban on Israelis entering Gaza".
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
  Chicago Tribune,
  Washington Post:
  Israel shuts Gaza crossings because of rocket fire, Associated Press (26 August 2008).
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution
  Boats with pro-Palestinian activists reach Gaza, by Ibrahim Barzak, Associated Press (23 August 2008).
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution
  WORLD IN BRIEF: Gaza mission threatened, from News Services (23 August 2008) - quote from article "Israel on Friday issued a tough threat against activists sailing toward the Gaza Strip with a delivery of humanitarian supplies, calling the mission an unacceptable provocation and saying all options were under consideration. The two boats carrying members of a U.S.-based activist group set sail from Cyprus early Friday in a bid to break Israel’s 14-month blockade of Gaza. The Free Gaza activists hope to reach Gaza’s shores today."
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
  Washington Post:
  Protest boats leave Cyprus for Gaza, by Menelaos Hadjicostis, Associated Press (22 August 2008).
• Washington Post
  Activists sail to bust Israeli sea blockade on Gaza, by Michele Kambas, Reuters (22 August 2008).
• Washington Post
  Around the World: ISRAEL - No Charges in Killing, from News Services (14 August 2008) - quote from article "An Israeli tank crew who killed a Reuters cameraman and eight bystanders in the Gaza Strip four months ago acted properly and will not face legal action, Israel's senior military lawyer has concluded. The military advocate general told the international news agency in a letter sent Tuesday that troops could not see whether Fadel Shana was operating a camera or a weapon but were nonetheless justified in firing a shell packed with darts that killed him and eight other Palestinians ages 12 to 20."
• New York Times
  World Briefing | Middle East - Israel: No Penalty in Journalist’s Death, Associated Press (13 August 2008).
• Washington Post
  Israel clears troops in death of journalist, by Josef Federman, Associated Press (13 August 2008).
• Washington Post
  Israel clears troops who killed Reuters cameraman, Reuters (13 August 2008).
• Washington Post
  Gazans line up outside banks as cash runs out, by Ibrahim Barzak, Associated Press (11 August 2008).
• Washington Post
  Not just guns: Gazans smuggle lions into zoo, by Diaa Hadid, Associated Press (8 August 2008).
• Washington Post
  Gaza Fulbright scholars appeal for US visas, by Diaa Hadid, Associated Press (7 August 2008).
• Washington Post
  U.S. revokes Palestinian scholarship students' visas, by Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters (5 August 2008).
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
  Chicago Tribune,
  US revokes visas for Palestinian Fulbright scholars from Gaza
  Washington Post:
  US nixes visas for Gaza Fulbrighters
  all 3 articles by Matthew Lee, Associated Press (4 August 2008).
• Chicago Tribune
  Gaza Palestinians to spy in exchange for treatment,
  Washington Post:
  Activists: Israel bullying ill Palestinians to spy:
  both articles by Diaa Hadid, Associated Press (4 August 2008).
• Chicago Tribune,
  5 Palestinians killed, 18 wounded in collapse of Egypt-Gaza tunnel,
  Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
  Washington Post:
  5 Palestinians killed in Gaza tunnel collapse,
  all 3 article-versions from Associated Press (2 August 2008).
• Washington Post
  WITNESS: Return to Gaza, Reuters (27 July 2008). This article is written by a journalist who is returning to Gaza after 8 years away. She describes how life in Gaza has changed under Hamas and under Israeli blockade.
• Washington Post
  Israeli troops kill Palestinian along Gaza border, by Ibrahim Barzak, Associated Press (10 July 2008).
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
  Chicago Tribune,
  Washington Post:
  Gaza reporter alleges was mistreated by Israel, by Karin Laub, Associated Press (10 July 2008).
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
  Chicago Tribune:
  Officials meet Fulbright scholars at Gaza border, by Karin Laub, Associated Press (10 July 2008).
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
  Chicago Tribune,
  Denver Post,
  San Francisco Chronicle,
  Washington Post:
  Smugglers kill officer on Egypt's border with Israel, Associated Press (7 July 2008).
• Miami Herald,
  Washington Post:
  Sewage glut - another ugly result of Gaza's wars (6 July 2008),
  Philadelphia Inquirer Gaza City sewage system taking toll on Mediterranean (7 July 2008),
  San Francisco Chronicle - Ugly result of Gaza wars - sewage in Mediterranean (7 July 2008),
  these articles by Diaa Hadid, Associated Press.
• Washington Post
  Gaza reporter says mistreated by Israel, by Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters (30 June 2008).
• Philadelphia Inquirer
  Gaza fuel restrictions a mother of invention - As gas hits $27 a gallon, drivers turn to cooking-oil blends,
  Philadelphia Inquirer,
  Gazans make own fuel amid Israel restrictions , both articles by Diaa Hadid and Ibrahim Barzak, Associated Press (18 June 2008) .
• Washington Post
  Israel travel permits vital for Gaza students: Rice, Reuters (15 June 2008).
• Washington Post
  Authorities: Israel kills 3 Gaza militants, by Ibrahim Barzak, Associated Press (16 June 2008).
• Washington Post
  Gaza journalists demand Israel answer over killing, Reuters (16 June 2008).
• Washington Post
  Reuters seeks answers from Israel over killing, Reuters (15 June 2008).
• Washington Post
  Hamas says deadly Gaza blast was an accident, Reuters (13 June 2008).
• Washington Post
  Four dead in blast in Hamas bomb-maker's house, Reuters (12 June 2008).
• Washington Post
  Girl, 6, killed by Israel tank fire in Gaza, Associated Press (11 June 2008).
• Washington Post
  Israel urged to bare findings in journalist's death, by Joanne Allen, Reuters (11 June 2008).
• Miami Herald
  Washington Post
  Hundreds of students still stranded in Gaza, by Ibrahim Barzak and Karin Laub, Associated Press (7 June 2008).
• Boston Globe
  Power reduced in Gaza City as Hamas shuts plant, by Ibrahim Barzak and Diaa Hadid, Associated Press (12 May 2008).
• Boston Globe
  Medical chaos, delays cost ill Gazans' lives: UN agency cites border snarls, by Diaa Hadid, Associated Press (2 April 2008) - "Dozens of Gaza residents have died waiting for medical treatment because of delays in obtaining permits to enter Israel, combined with a crumbling health system in Gaza, the World Health Organization said yesterday".