Operation Cast Lead: Israeli Offensive in Gaza

On Dec. 27, Israel initiated Operation Cast Lead — an effort to cripple Hamas’ war-making capability and sideline it as a coherent political entity. On Jan. 3, the operation expanded from an air campaign to a major ground incursion.

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Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announcing cease-fire
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Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announcing a unilateral cease-fire in Gaza
Israel, Gaza: A Cease-Fire From The Israeli Side
January 17, 2009 2230 GMT
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's declaration of a unilateral cease-fire in Gaza essentially brings Operation Cast Lead to a close. [more]
A plume of smoke rises over Gaza
Israel, Gaza: Fighting In Tel Hawwa
January 15, 2009 1832 GMT
Despite continued fighting on the outskirts of Gaza City in Tel Hawwa, a major Israeli thrust into the heart of Gaza City is increasingly unlikely. (With Stratfor map) [more]
Hezbollah militants on parade with a missile
Israel: More Rocket Fire from Lebanon
January 14, 2009 1836 GMT
At least three rockets launched from southern Lebanon hit northern Israel on Jan. 14, and Israel retaliated. [more]
An Israeli air strike in Rafah
Israel, Gaza: IDF Advances Closer to Gaza City
January 13, 2009 1743 GMT
Israel Defense Forces advanced farther into the outskirts of Gaza City on Jan. 13, but the Israeli government has not yet authorized the third stage of Operation Cast Lead. (With Stratfor map) [more]
Police in Saint-Denis, Paris, stand in front of a synagogue where unknown individuals lit several gas cylinders Jan. 12
Israel, Gaza: The Danger of Reprisal Attacks Abroad
January 13, 2009 1702 GMT
Since the beginning of Israel's Operation Cast Lead in the Gaza Strip, a number of attacks have been carried out abroad against Jews, Jewish interests and even Western multinational corporations. [more]
Smoke over Jabaliya in the Gaza Strip
Israel, Gaza: Heavier Fighting Around Gaza City
January 11, 2009 1605 GMT
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Jan. 11 that Israel is close to reaching its goals in Gaza, but fighting intensified and was reportedly heaviest in the Gaza City enclave of Sheikh Ajleen. (With Stratfor map) [more]
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