Clinton Arrives in Middle East; Egypt Says Truce Is Close
Meanwhile: bombing.
U.S. is "escalating" its involvement
But warns that escalating the offensive on the ground could undermine any peace process
Missile hits media tower, reportedly injuring six Palestinian journalists
The violence intensifies even as Obama and Netanyahu discussed "de-escalation"
Egypt condemns, U.S. defends right of Israel to self-defense
Not news to many on the ground
Israel has responded to mortars being lobbed from Gaza
Described it as "the only option" in a position paper
Will seek "non-member state" status at the U.N.
Abu Jihad helped found Palestine Liberation Organization, and was killed in 1988
Nations do much more business with Jewish settlers than Palestinians living there
30 charged in the West Bank over the past few months
The truce was brokered by Egypt. Mortars fired from Gaza have led to air strikes by Israel which have led to more mortars being fired.
Condemned Israel's West Bank settlement construction
30 pro-Palestinian activists attempt to break blockade
Unfair trials, torture, and forced confessions among the abuses reported
Leaders don't think it will actually happen
Move comes after discussions that covered Sinai security and wanted suspects
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