Israel prime minister assassinated
Israel claims that the strikes are a response to frequent Qassam rocket and mortar fire from the Strip on Israel's southern civilian communities.
What was israel before 1948
From the end of 2006 until the end of 2008, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert held 36 negotiating sessions with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to reach a peace agreement.
Israel houghton children
2008 was a year of profound political transformation in Israel.
Famous israeli leaders
In 2008, Israel celebrates 60 years of statehood.