Israel-Gaza conflict
CBC's Middle East correspondents bring you the latest events from the region.
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Cabinet minister in #Israel confirms that a rocket from #Gaza landed near Tel Aviv, likely near the sea. No reports of injuries.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 1:44:16 PM -
A temporary truce didn't stop rocket fire or Israeli strikes -- as the Egyptian PM visited #Gaza this morning. 50+ rockets fired from Gaza.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 1:44:24 PM
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I'm in Ashdod, where sirens sounded. A few second later three explosions heard. Man tells me sounded like interception fr Iron Dome system.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 1:44:26 PM
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Israeli authorities confirm Iron Dome did intercept rocket over Ashdod. 3 Israelis hurt in rocket attacks this morning.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 1:44:38 PM
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Now hearing that #Israel has resumed airstrikes on Gaza. IDF says it hit more than 170 targets overnight, focusing on rocket launchers.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 1:44:41 PM
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Rocket from Gaza lands in open area near Tel Aviv. No injuries but the 'Tel Aviv bubble' of security has certainly been burst. #Israelby Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 1:44:48 PM
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Tel Aviv has opened public bomb shelters and hospitals are on increased alert. Sirens haven't been heard there since 1991 Gulf War.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 1:44:49 PM
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Israel's Dep. Foreign Min. @DannyAyalon tells CNN that Israeli ground troops will move into Gaza in 1 or 2 days unless rocket fire stops.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 1:44:54 PM
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Saw plumes of smoke rising in Gaza this morning. Reports that airstrikes killed 2 Palestinians this am. 20 Pals. killed since Wednesday.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 1:44:56 PM
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If #Egypt is playing role as backchannel for negs bet #Israel & #Hamas in #Gaza, it's sure playing the 'outraged' card convincinglyby Sasa Petricic via twitter 11/16/2012 1:45:25 PM -
#Israel mil insists no missile fr #Gaza hit Tel Aviv. At least 3 came very close, not intercepted by missile defence dome. Comforting?by Sasa Petricic via twitter 11/16/2012 1:45:29 PM
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Rocket warning siren in Ashdod sent residents - and me + producer Ellen - running for cover behind building. Explosion second later.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 1:51:49 PM
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We were in Sderot earlier, where there are shelters everywhere. Every bus stop has a shelter. Schools too.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 1:52:38 PM
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Political pressure rising on #Israel govt to 'go all the way' & invade #Gaza, now that Tel Aviv clearly at risk of missile hitby Sasa Petricic via twitter 11/16/2012 1:55:45 PM
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Gaza health authorities now say 23 Palestinians have died since Wednesday. 3 Israelis killed when rocket hit apartment building.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 1:59:01 PM
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Ah the Tel Aviv bubble hasn't burst everywhere. @matthewjbell Talking with ppl in T.A. market, they're not freaked out too much by rocketsby Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 2:01:36 PM
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Saw a convoy of Israeli military supply trucks heading south of Ashdod this morning. Possibly gearing up for a ground invasion of Gaza?by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 2:37:53 PM
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Air raid sirens in #Jerusalem #israel right nowby Sasa Petricic via twitter 11/16/2012 2:45:59 PM
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Warning sirens sound in #Jerusalem.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 2:47:30 PM
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Reports of two explosions in #Jerusalem. First time air raid sirens have gone off here since operation began Wednesday.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 2:49:25 PM
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Surprised to hear sirens in #Jerusalem. Thought to be safest area in Israel - 'cause militants don't want to hit Dome of the Rock/East Jslm.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 2:52:22 PM
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Air raid sirens in #Jerusalem stopped after few minutes. No boom, but can hear shots and sirens #Israelby Sasa Petricic via twitter 11/16/2012 2:57:12 PM
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Now hearing what sounds like gun shots in Jerusalem. Two police vehicles race down my street, sirens blaring.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 2:57:58 PM
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Jerusalem Post reporting that Hamas fired on Jerusalem w/ 'upgraded' Kassam rocket - with longer range. Jslm about 78 km from Gaza Strip.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 3:00:19 PM
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CNN now reporting that two rockets exploded north of #Jerusalem -- perhaps in the West Bank. No injuries reported.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 3:04:48 PM
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With missiles now close to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, pressure will mount on #Israel gov't to launch ground invasion of Gaza.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 3:11:09 PM
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Conflicting reports of where Jerusalem rockets have hit. Now hearing rocket exploded in Gilo, settlement just south of Jerusalem.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 3:14:54 PM
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Shabbat calm back as sirens, shots & ambulance wailing end. #Israel radio reports 2 missiles hit open area north of #Jerusalem. No injuriesby Sasa Petricic via twitter 11/16/2012 3:15:50 PM
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Hamas TV says the rocket fired at Jerusalem was aimed at the Israeli Knesset (parliament). Hit an open area outside the city instead.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/16/2012 3:46:05 PM
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#Israel reserve soldiers gather across south nr #Gaza border for possible ground invasion. Cd be 75 thousand called up pbs.twimg.com/media/A7_BjfqCYAAFIzO.jpg
by Sasa Petricic via twitter 11/18/2012 1:50:08 PM -
Crossing into #Gaza. #Israel soldiers hustle us into a safe room until the 'situation' passesby Sasa Petricic via twitter 11/19/2012 10:53:19 AM
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This way to #Gaza p.twimg.com/A8D3eKZCcAA14Yf.jpg
by Sasa Petricic via twitter 11/19/2012 11:25:58 AM -
In #Gaza. Drones circle overhead, occasional boom but sounds far. Mediterranean inappropriately calm. http://p.twimg.com/A8EKJw2CYAAkDjS.jpgby Sasa Petricic via twitter 11/19/2012 12:47:35 PM
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In #Gaza. Drones circle overhead, occasional boom but sounds far. Mediterranean inappropriately calm. p.twimg.com/A8EKJw2CYAAkDjS.jpg
by Sasa Petricic via twitter 11/19/2012 12:47:36 PM -
Have arrived in #Gaza. Periods of quiet interrupted by periodic explosions. Life goes on as much as it can. Shops open. Schools closed.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/19/2012 1:24:43 PM
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Immeuble media bombardé a #Gaza. Un mort et 3 blessés. pbs.twimg.com/media/A8EjG5CCQAAApVs.jpg
by J-Francois Belanger via twitter 11/19/2012 2:43:42 PM -
Have arrived in #Gaza. Periods of quiet interrupted by periodic explosions. Life goes on as much as it can. Shops open. Schools closed.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/19/2012 4:34:24 PM
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Out in Gaza City today, heard several loud explosions. Still getting used to which ones are outgoing, which are incoming. #Gaza #Israelby Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/19/2012 4:34:29 PM
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Was interviewing woman in #Gaza when explosion hit. She jumped. I jumped. Her kids didn't move. She says they're used to explosions now.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/19/2012 4:34:31 PM
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Man sits in what's left of his family home, destroyed by 4 #Israel missiles this morning #Gaza City pbs.twimg.com/media/A8EjG8CCYAE9tXK.jpg
by Sasa Petricic via twitter 11/19/2012 4:34:59 PM -
While I've been in Gaza, Palestinian militants have fired more than 30 rockets into Israel. 1 hit a school, but classes were canceled.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/19/2012 4:55:36 PM
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#CBC cameraman Paul Borkwood shooting building destroyed by #Israel missiles in #Gaza City this morn p.twimg.com/A8FRoTiCMAAEmbJ.jpg
by Sasa Petricic via twitter 11/19/2012 5:59:54 PM -
#CBC cameraman Paul Borkwood shooting building destroyed by #Israel missiles in #Gaza City this morn pbs.twimg.com/media/A8FRoTiCMAAEmbJ.jpg
by Sasa Petricic via twitter 11/19/2012 6:00:45 PM -
Sound of Israeli drones buzzing overhead a constant in #Gaza.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/19/2012 6:01:12 PM
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Lots of talk about #Israel-#Gaza ceasefire. Gaza woman I spoke to says all she cares about is her kids staying safe from attacks tonight.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 11/19/2012 6:01:14 PM
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