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| UN Security Council approves Gaza cease-fire resolution |
| 2009-01-09 |
| The UN Security Council approved a resolution Thursday calling for an immediate and durable cease-fire between Hamas and Israeli forces now fighting in the Gaza Strip. The vote was 14-0, with the United States abstaining. US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the United States "fully supports" the goals, text and objectives of the resolution but abstained because the US "thought it important to see the outcomes of the Egyptian mediation" with Israel and Hamas, aimed at achieving a cease-fire. That's two knives in Israel's back miss Condolizza The vote followed three days of intense negotiations between ministers from key Arab nations and the council's veto-wielding Western powers - the United States, Britain and France. Jerusalem quickly responded to the decision by saying that no UN resolution would dictate when Israel would end its operation in Gaza. Senior officials told Israel Radio early Friday morning that only the achievement of goals defined by the Security Cabinet would establish the cessation of military activity. Brave words---why I'm pessimistic? |
| Posted by:g(r)omgoru |
| #4 The vote followed three days of intense negotiations between ministers from key Arab nations and the council's veto-wielding Western powers - the United States, Britain and France. Pop Quiz Folks! What interested party is not listed here and was not included in the 'negotiations'? Hint: it starts with an I..... |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2009-01-09 14:39 |
| #3 Hamas faithful will be hurt badly if the rocket fire goes under 5 or so Not the other way around? |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2009-01-09 13:40 |
| #2 The IDF has now gotten to the point where they can start destroying Hamas combat tunnels. Probably need at least 48 hours to do significant work here. Also, Hamas is still able to fire off rockets; 30 Wednesday, 25 Thursday. IMO, the Hamas faithful will be hurt badly if the rocket fire goes under 5 or so. |
| Posted by: mhw 2009-01-09 12:41 |
| #1 "What're ya gonna do, take away our birthdays?" |
| Posted by: mojo 2009-01-09 10:27 |