The Economist: The Gaza Conflict in Numbers.

After eight days of fighting between Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist's who run Gaza and Israel, a ceasefire, brokered by Egypt and America, has been confirmed. The ceasefire may bring an end to the violence, in which over 100 Palestinians and three Israelis have died since November 14th, but the challenge for both sides will be whether they can translate a renewed informal understanding into something more lasting. Topic Diplomacy. Israeli politics: For him, the wrong American. Russo German relations: The shocking Mr Schockenhoff. Israeli politics: Eyes on America. Topic: War and conflict. Death penalty in South Asia. Killing Kasab. Israel and Gaza: Where will it end? Syria's agony: Recognizing the "united" opposition. Topic: Government and politics. The future of campaign finance: A morning after constitutional? Monetary policy: The Shirakawa redemption. Ukrainian politics: After the elections. Topic: Political policy. Israeli reactions: The view from Israel. Monetary policy: Making better institutions, in America and Europe. Monetary policy in Japan: Battle of the BOJ.