(englisch) Abriss der Ereignisse im Gaza-Streifen seit 2007 - je 27.12.2007

Speaking just over an hour ago - Isreali Defense Minister Ehud Barack said "This will not be a short opperatin -the war on terror is an ongoing situation." He also announced the country was in a state of emergency and that Israel was a "country of life." In Brussels - a spokesman for European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana has called for an immediate ceasefire. Arab foreign ministers say they'll meet Sunday to take a common position. Palestinian factions are calling for unity. +++MAZ+++