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An Egyptian-brokered pause in hostilities between Israel and Hamas, consisting of a six-month lull, translating the Arabic term Tahdia, goes into effect for the Gaza area, neither side respect it. An agreement requires Hamas to end rocket attacks upon Israel in exchange for an end of the blockade and for commerce in Gaza to be restored to the level preceding Israels withdrawal in 2005 and Hamass electoral victory
The Israeli military raids a Hamas-dug tunnel between Gaza and Israel on the Gazan side of the border. Six members of Hamas are killed, it considers this attack a "massive breach of the truce," and rocket attacks towards Israeli cities around Gaza increase sharply in November 2008, approaching the pre-truce levels
Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Palestinian Hamas, reported 185 Israeli violations in the lull period
At an Israeli Cabinet meeting, Yuval Diskin, Head of Israels internal security agency, confirms the seriousness of Hamass interest in maintaining the truce
Delivers a Last Minute Warning in an interview with the Arabic language satellite channel al-Arabiya. "I am telling them now, it may be the last minute, Im telling them stop it. We are stronger"
Israel accuses Hamas of continuing the smuggling of weapons into the Gaza strip via tunnels to Egypt, pointing out that the rocket attacks had not ceased, and complained that Hamas would not negotiate the release of Israeli hostage Gilad Shalit
Israel accuses Hamas of continuing the smuggling of weapons into the Gaza strip via tunnels to Egypt, pointing out that the rocket attacks had not ceased, and complained that Hamas would not negotiate the release of Israeli hostage Gilad Shalit
Israeli defense minister Ehud Barak states that this will be a "war to the bitter end," while Hamas spokesman Ismail Radwant declares Hamas would "fight until the last breath."
27, 2008
After over a week of intense air strikes, Israeli troops crossed the border into Gaza, launching a ground war against the militant Palestinian group, Hamas. More than 430 Palestinians and 4 Israelis have been killed since the fighting began Dec.
Israeli defense minister Ehud Barak states that this will be a "war to the bitter end," while Hamas spokesman Ismail Radwant declares Hamas would "fight until the last breath.".
The Israeli Defence Forces ground invasion began, with mechanised infantry, armor, and artillery units, supported by helicopter gunships, entering Gaza.
The United Nations declares a suspension of aid in Gaza after one driver was killed and two others wounded in stray gunfire
Despite a call from the United Nations for cease-fire, fighting continues in Gaza. An airstrike from Israel hits the United Nations Relief and Works Agency building in Gaza, injuring at least three people
At least 1,200 Palestinians and 13 Israelis have been killed during the conflict
Israel announces unilateral cease-fire in Gaza, Hamas will continue to fight as long as Israeli troops remain in the area
Hamas announces cease-fire in response to Israels promise of peace, they will allow Israeli troops a week to pull out of the country
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