A Palestinian protester covers his face from teargas fired by Israeli troops during a rally against Israel’s West Bank separation barrier.
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Palestinian demonstrators run from tear gas during a protest again Israeli separation barriers in the West Bank village of Bilin. — NY Times
Misery Hangs Over Gaza Despite Pledges of Help — NY Times
Israeli Military Says Actions in Gaza War Did Not Violate International Law
…The military said in a statement that it had “maintained a high professional and moral level” during the 22-day war, which ended Jan. 18, though it faced “an enemy that aimed to terrorize Israeli civilians whilst taking cover” among Palestinian civilians and “using them as human shields.” — NY Times
For Egypt, Promise of 1979 Peace Still Unfulfilled
In the past week, Egypt marked the historic 30-year anniversary of its peace treaty with Israel without any public celebration and only the barest public mention.
It is not surprising, really, that there was no cheering here. The timing could hardly have been worse, with memories still fresh of the Israeli offensive in Gaza.
But mention of the anniversary also served as a reminder of promises unfulfilled. Egyptians were told that the treaty would lead to a comprehensive peace, and it did not. They were told that it would allow the government to focus on political, social and economic development, instead of war. But they still live in an authoritarian state, defined for many by poverty. — NY Times
Israel: Hamas will be hit again if necessary
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak says Israel will strike against Gaza militants again if necessary.
Barak says he hopes the truce that ended Israel’s three-week offensive against Gaza’s Hamas rulers holds. But he says Israel is prepared to act again if Hamas continues to fire rockets at southern Israel.
“Hamas was hit like it was never hit before,” he told Israel’s Channel 10 TV on Friday. “If we will have to hit Hamas again, we will.” — Associated Press
A Palestinian explosive killed an Israeli soldier just outside Gaza on Tuesday and Israel retaliated with an incursion that killed a Palestinian in the first serious confrontations between Hamas and Israel since each declared a tentative cease-fire 10 days ago. — International Herald Tribue
Palestinian civilians and medics run for cover during an Israeli strike over a UN school in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza. — BBC
As the war in Gaza entered its 21st day and the quest for a truce resumed here and in Washington, the senior leader in exile of Hamas rejected Israel’s terms for a cease-fire and Israel rejected a call by the leader of the United Nations for Israel to stop its assault. — International Herald Tribune
