Hamas leader ends long exile, visits Gaza Strip

12-07-2012 • Reuters

Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal ended decades of exile on Friday with a triumphal first ever visit to the Gaza Strip that underscored the Islamist group's growing confidence following its latest conflict with Israel.

Not black-and-white: The chess game behind the recent Gaza-Israel war

11-30-2012 • RT.com

The recent hostilities between the Gaza Strip and Israel have to be viewed in context of a broader geopolitical chessboard. The events in Gaza are tied to Syria and the US’s regional maneuvers against Iran and its regional alliance system.

Palestinians push for elevated UN status: Did Gaza conflict help?

11-29-2012 • Christian Science Monitor

Some nations are warming to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's bid for enhanced UN status. After the Gaza conflict, they see the moderate Abbas as a counterweight to Hamas.

This Land is Mine

11-28-2012 • youtube

It tells the story of the wars in the land called Israel/Palestine/Canaan/the Levant, since the cavemen until today, all so musical and poetic.

How To End the Tragedy in Gaza

11-27-2012 • Lewrockwell.com

As of late Friday the ceasefire in Gaza seems to be holding, if tentatively. While we should be pleased that this round of fighting appears temporarily on hold, we must realize that without changes in US foreign policy it is only a matter of time.

How to End the Gaza Violence

11-27-2012 • antiwar.com

As of late Friday the ceasefire in Gaza seems to be holding, if tentatively. While we should be pleased that this round of fighting appears temporarily on hold, we must realize that without changes in U.S. foreign policy it is only a matter of time.

Gaza, Iran and Israel’s Never-ending War with Reality

11-23-2012 • http://www.lobelog.com, Farideh Farhi

Okay, it seems I spoke too soon. Hamas is now back in the “Iranian-supported” camp according to this editorial in the New York Times, which identifies Hamas as both “backed by Iran” and pathologically “consumed with hatred for Israel.”

Israel, Hamas Agree to Ceasefire

11-21-2012 • http://news.antiwar.com, by John Glaser

The hostilities will end at 9PM local time.