The release of one Israeli soldier will decide the fate of a long term ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.




The deal, brokered by Egypt, was expected to be signed this week. But on Wednesday, Israel's security cabinet decided that there will be no truce in Gaza until Corporal Gilad Shalit is freed.

In exchange of Shalit, Hamas wants the freedom of several hundred Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody.

Israeli Ambassador in Australia slips up and mentions Israeli war plans for Iran in one month's time. Realising his mistake he then orders media to stop filming and cameras to be turned off

"A realignment of forces that can handle and can address the main strategic challenge that we're all going to face in the upcoming month, and that's going to be Iran.

s what has been presented on our screens and in our papers a true reflection of events on the ground in Gaza? And how do these reports differ to those aired in other countries?

On Thursday 22 January at 11.05pm, Channel 4 aired a special Despatches programme titled Unseen Gaza. This documentary shows previously unseen footage from Israels devastating assault on Gaza, and provides the background information to the war which Israel tried very hard to keep from the world. Israels deceptions and deplorable strategies were also revealed.