Hamas declares end to Gaza cease-fire with Israel
Ha'aretz
December 18, 2008
By Haaretz Staff and News Agencies The militant Islamist organization Hamas announced Thursday evening that the cease-fire with Israel in Gaza is over, 24 hours before the six-month truce is due to expire.
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1047959.html

Britain steps up fight against West Bank settlements
By Barak Ravid
18/12/2008
The British government is stepping up measures against settlements in the West Bank in an effort to stop their further expansion.
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1047611.html