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On AlterNet: attacks

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "attacks"

Coordinated Attacks in Afghanistan Kill 6

Carlotta Gall and Ruhullah Khapalwak, The New York Times July 21, 2009.
Eight suicide attackers mounted assaults on government compounds in two eastern towns Tuesday.

Did Israel Use a Horrific 'New Weapon' in Gaza?

Did Israel Use a Horrific 'New Weapon' in Gaza?

Steven D., Booman Tribune AlterNet: Video. January 22, 2009.
Al-Jazeera is reporting that Dense Inert Metal Explosives -- DIME weapons -- were used in Gaza.

Israel Withdraws from Gaza

Israel Withdraws from Gaza

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. January 21, 2009.
Israel has withdrawn from Gaza in conjunction with the commencement of Obama's presidency.

Israel Prepares Post-War Battle for Public Opinion

Israel Prepares Post-War Battle for Public Opinion

Faiz Shakir, Think Progress AlterNet: Media and Technology. January 18, 2009.
Welfare Minister Isaac Herzog said Israel is aiming to prevent an "over-dramatization of the facts."

Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire

Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire

Spencer Ackerman, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. January 18, 2009.
Responding to Israel's unilateral declaration of a ceasefire, Hamas now says it will hold its fire for a week as well.

Truce in Gaza? Bush Must Be Exiting the Stage

Truce in Gaza? Bush Must Be Exiting the Stage

Steven D., Booman Tribune AlterNet: War on Iraq. January 16, 2009.
One suspects this was the plan all along.

Israeli Prime Minister Brags About Giving Orders to Bush

Israeli Prime Minister Brags About Giving Orders to Bush

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. January 13, 2009.
The U.S. Secretary of State helped write and "fully supports" a resolution, and then suddenly decides she doesn't want to vote for it?

UN Human Rights Council Condemns Israel for 'Grave Violations' of Human Rights

UN Human Rights Council Condemns Israel for 'Grave Violations' of Human Rights

Faiz Shakir, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. January 12, 2009.
"Accountability must be ensured for violations of international law."

Joe 'the Plumber,' Now a 'Journalist,' Hates Journalism

Joe 'the Plumber,' Now a 'Journalist,' Hates Journalism

Hilzoy, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Media and Technology. January 11, 2009.
"I think media should be abolished from, uh, you know, reporting."

Gaza Update: Israel Says No to Restraint

Gaza Update: Israel Says No to Restraint

Siun, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. January 11, 2009.
Israeli bombs hit across the Gaza border in Egypt hurting two policemen and two children. There is talk of more injured.

Absurd: Joe 'the Plumber' to Become War Correspondent

Absurd: Joe 'the Plumber' to Become War Correspondent

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. January 7, 2009.
Samuel "Joe" Wurzelbacher is heading to Israel as a war correspondent for a conservative website called pjtv.com.

Democrats 'Scrambling to Push Out' Pro-Israel Resolution

Democrats 'Scrambling to Push Out' Pro-Israel Resolution

Faiz Shakir, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. January 7, 2009.
Democrats in Congress are rushing to pass a "non-binding resolution supporting Israel’s goal" in the Gaza military operations.

War on Gaza: More Civilian Deaths; Olmert Lies: 'No Humanitarian Crisis'

War on Gaza: More Civilian Deaths; Olmert Lies: 'No Humanitarian Crisis'

Siun, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. January 5, 2009.
Despite Olmert's claims, reports of civilian causalities and brutal firsthand accounts continue to pour in.

Israeli President Plans to Ignore International Calls for Peace

Israeli President Plans to Ignore International Calls for Peace

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. January 4, 2009.
Those waiting for a ceasefire in Gaza are likely to be waiting for quite a while.

Israel's Ground Invasion of Gaza Continues

Israel's Ground Invasion of Gaza Continues

Siun, Firedoglake AlterNet: Video. January 4, 2009.
Updates: Conditions worsen; Civilian causalities include women and children; American International School destroyed; Is Israel using cluster bombs?

Gaza Update: Some Foreign Nationals Allowed to Flee, Leaving Family Behind

Gaza Update: Some Foreign Nationals Allowed to Flee, Leaving Family Behind

Siun, Firedoglake AlterNet: Video. January 3, 2009.
A look at the conditions faced by those left behind in Gaza.

Killing Without Consequences in Gaza

Killing Without Consequences in Gaza

Mustafa Qadri, Foreign Policy in Focus. January 1, 2009.
It is becoming increasingly clear that Israel’s latest attack on Gaza was a pre-meditated attempt to destabilize the Hamas regime.

Gaza Update: No Truce

Gaza Update: No Truce

Siun, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. December 31, 2008.
Latest reports indicate that Israel has rejected the French call for a 48 hour truce to allow humanitarian supplies to enter Gaza.

Israel Is Foolishly Breeding the Next Generation of Islamic Militants in Gaza

Israel Is Foolishly Breeding the Next Generation of Islamic Militants in Gaza

Chris Hedges, Truthdig. December 31, 2008.
Israel is using hunger and terror to break a hostile population -- it will pay a huge price down the road.

Why Israel Won't Allow Journalists into Gaza

Why Israel Won't Allow Journalists into Gaza

Siun, Firedoglake AlterNet: Video. December 30, 2008.
"The boat while still in international waters has been rammed by Israeli patrol boats, our vessel has been damaged ... "

Gaza Update: The Hospitals Are Full and More

Gaza Update: The Hospitals Are Full and More

Siun, Firedoglake AlterNet: Video. December 29, 2008.
"What we see on the ground is that more and more of the attacks are killing and injuring civilians."

Gaza Update: 'Closed Military Zone'

Gaza Update: 'Closed Military Zone'

Siun, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. December 29, 2008.
Defense officials said that Israel would not hesitate to target the homes of civilians who protected Hamas terrorists throughout the operation.

The Attacks on Gaza: Orwell in Israel

The Attacks on Gaza: Orwell in Israel

Ian Welsh, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. December 27, 2008.
"The government ordered the strikes on Hamas only after it saw no other way to stop rocket attacks on its southern towns ... "

Israeli Attack on Gaza: Bombs Fall as Children Go to School

Israeli Attack on Gaza: Bombs Fall as Children Go to School

Siun, Firedoglake AlterNet: Video. December 27, 2008.
Warning: Some of the video contained in this article includes raw footage from the aftermath of the attack and is graphic.

Israel Launches 'Massive Attack' on Gaza

Israel Launches 'Massive Attack' on Gaza

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. December 27, 2008.
The Israeli Air Force on Saturday launched a bloody attack on Hamas targets throughout Gaza.