The intifadeh is evolving into all-out war. While suicide bombings continue, Palestinians are also mounting well-planned attacks, killing Israeli soldiers at checkpoints and bases in Israeli territory. Israel has upped its retaliation as well.
--By Mitch Frank
[Palestine]
Jan. 3
Israeli commandos capture a freighter laden with close to 50 tons of smuggled weapons allegedly destined for the Palestinians.
Jan. 9
Two gunmen cut their way through a fence and attack an Israeli outpost outside the Gaza Strip, killing four soldiers. Hamas claims responsibility.
Jan. 14
Palestinian gunmen ambush Israeli soldiers, killing one. The next day two Israeli civilians are kidnapped...
