News

• New US Congress expected to consider resolution backing Operation Cast Lead
  111th Congress convenes for first time; several US House leaders expected to sponsor nonbinding resolution backing Israel.
• Rice joins diplomats gathered at UN for Gaza session
  Arab League head tells reporters "the sticking point for us is what is happening to civilians."
• Analysis: The Obama factor in the Gaza equation
  When trying to figure out how long Operation Cast Lead could conceivably continue, one date that jumps out is Jan. 20.
• Gaza-linked attacks on Jews sweep Europe
  Burning car rams into French shul; UK hit by anti-Israel graffiti.
• US seeks cease-fire formula, backs op
  Bush calls for monitoring of Gaza-Egypt tunnels to ensure Hamas doesn't smuggle in more weapons.