War links
A WWII army album online.
Someone who was abducted at 10 and turned into a child soldier is now on trial for crimes against humanity.
Islamic insurgents seem to be expanding their power in Somalia.
Israel strikes at Gaza in retaliation for Hamas rocket attacks. The rockets were made in China and, in Israel, bring Arab and Jews together. BBC correspondent provides eyewitness reporting. The Israeli strike was long-planned and carefully prepared. Israel is worried about Hamas rockets hitting its nuclear facility and is amassing ground forces. The US blames Hamas but would like the fighting to stop. President-designate Obama monitors and comments. It is not as if Hamas, etc do not make their goals clear. The major Hamas leader killed was implacable in his wish to destroy Israel and theological hatred of Jews. Report that Fatah has been providing the Israelis with targeting intelligence. Which Hamas has accused Fatah of and Fatah have denied. About the problem of a “proportionate” response. And also. The Israeli response and the doctrine of proportionality. How "Gaza rules" work in international commentary. Why it is the prime sponsors of the peace process in Israeli politics who have retaliated. The real question is: so the issue is not why Israel is attacking Hamas in Gaza now, but why Hamas in Gaza is attacking Israel now. What can be inferred from the way Hamas blocks medical aid (and Israel provides medical aid). The very different aims of Israel and Hamas. Arab states continue to be anti-Israel: their position on Hamas is more varied. The Saudis blame Hamas.
A suicide bomber attacks an anti-Israel protest in Mosul.
Experiencing a fun night in Kurdistan.
Lebanon looks like buying some MiG jets.
The US success in Iraq contrasts with Britain’s failure in Basra.
Someone who was abducted at 10 and turned into a child soldier is now on trial for crimes against humanity.
Islamic insurgents seem to be expanding their power in Somalia.
Israel strikes at Gaza in retaliation for Hamas rocket attacks. The rockets were made in China and, in Israel, bring Arab and Jews together. BBC correspondent provides eyewitness reporting. The Israeli strike was long-planned and carefully prepared. Israel is worried about Hamas rockets hitting its nuclear facility and is amassing ground forces. The US blames Hamas but would like the fighting to stop. President-designate Obama monitors and comments. It is not as if Hamas, etc do not make their goals clear. The major Hamas leader killed was implacable in his wish to destroy Israel and theological hatred of Jews. Report that Fatah has been providing the Israelis with targeting intelligence. Which Hamas has accused Fatah of and Fatah have denied. About the problem of a “proportionate” response. And also. The Israeli response and the doctrine of proportionality. How "Gaza rules" work in international commentary. Why it is the prime sponsors of the peace process in Israeli politics who have retaliated. The real question is: so the issue is not why Israel is attacking Hamas in Gaza now, but why Hamas in Gaza is attacking Israel now. What can be inferred from the way Hamas blocks medical aid (and Israel provides medical aid). The very different aims of Israel and Hamas. Arab states continue to be anti-Israel: their position on Hamas is more varied. The Saudis blame Hamas.
A suicide bomber attacks an anti-Israel protest in Mosul.
Experiencing a fun night in Kurdistan.
Lebanon looks like buying some MiG jets.
The US success in Iraq contrasts with Britain’s failure in Basra.