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2009-01-09 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

UN Security Council approves Gaza cease-fire resolution

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Posted by g(r)omgoru 2009-01-09 01:39|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 "What're ya gonna do, take away our birthdays?"

Posted by mojo 2009-01-09 10:27|| 2009-01-09 10:27|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2009-01-09 12:41|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2009-01-09 13:40|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2009-01-09 14:39|| Front Page Top

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