The Week That Was

Hamas consolidated its hold in Gaza and a humanitarian crisis unfolded. Scores of Palestinians gathered at the Erez crossing hoping to gain entry to the West Bank. Israel allowed tons of food, fuel, and medical supplies and Israel evacuated ill and wounded Palestinians to hospital in Israel. President Mahmoud Abbas inaugurated his new emergency government and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert met with President George Bush in Washington.Katyushas fell in Kiryat Shmona, and the Shin Bet arrested a 12 member terror cell who planned to blow up a synagogue in Modiin and a Jordanian citizen who intended to kidnap Israelis in Jersualem.06/2207