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F24 REPORT
Grim spectre of hunger haunts Gaza civilians
As the Israeli assault enters its sixth day, Gazans are finding it increasingly difficult to find food supplies. FRANCE 24's Radjaa Abou Dagga reports from the Gaza Strip despite Israel's decision to ban journalists from entering the territory.
01/01/2009 - TOP STORY

Livni in Paris: diplomatic offensive?

Israel has dismissed calls for a ceasefire, saying it didn't begin its operation to finish with the same threat from Palestinian rockets. But Tzipi Livni arrives in Paris Thursday for talks with Nicolas Sarkozy. Does diplomacy still have a chance?
GAZA RAIDS
Israeli strikes mar New Year spirits in Gaza
The New Year in Gaza began with air strikes as Israeli jets pounded Hamas targets for a sixth day. In New York, the UN Security Council failed to vote on a Libyan draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire.
GAZA RAIDS
UN debate on Arab draft resolution ends without vote
The UN Security Council began consultations on a draft resolution on the Gaza conflict presented by Libya on behalf of Arab countries that met in Cairo on Wednesday. The resolution's wording is more muted than in previous drafts.
INTERVIEW
Show of solidarity on the Palestinian street, not among elites
Despite the massive Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip, Middle East specialist Frédéric Encel believes the Palestinians remain deeply divided.
GAZA RAIDS
Ask our correspondents your questions
Following Israel's air strikes on the Gaza Strip, FRANCE 24 deployed its correspondents to the scene. Ask our journalists posted in Israel and the Palestinian Territories any questions you have.
01/01/2009 - FACE OFF

Gaza: Europe powerless?

The Gaza crisis came in a period of political transition among great powers. Besides the U.S., the EU sees its presidency shift from France to the Czech Republic, which tilts more towards Israel. What new role will Europe be playing in this conflict?
GAZA RAIDS
Abbas threatens to end talks with Israel
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has threatened to abandon talks with Israel in the wake of what he called Tel Aviv's "criminal aggression" against the Gaza Strip. Israel began targeting the territory on Saturday in response to rocket attacks.
GAZA RAIDS
Barak says Tel Aviv is ready to 'enlarge' operations
Defence Minister Ehud Barak says Israel is determined "to enlarge and deepen" its military operations in Gaza until its objectives have been achieved. Israel's security cabinet earlier rejected international proposals for an immediate ceasefire.
31/12/2008 - TOP STORY

Weighing Israel's options in Gaza

Israel has continued airstrikes against Hamas strongholds in Gaza, obliterating most of its capabilities. So what would a ground offensive accomplish?
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