Hamas, Islamic Jihad Scrap Israel Truce
AP reports, "Palestinian militants called off a tattered two-month-old truce on Thursday after an Israeli helicopter killed a senior Hamas political leader with a volley of missiles. Tens of thousands of Hamas supporters marched in protest through the streets of Gaza, vowing revenge." :: Submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and battle for Jerusalem files.

U.S.: Terrorism Now Top Threat in Iraq
AP reports, "Terrorism is now the biggest threat to U.S.-led efforts to stabilize Iraq, but adding more American troops to the fight is not the answer, the commander of U.S. forces in Iraq said Thursday." :: Submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) files.