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While I've been here there have been several developments...

Ex-president Carter has met with Hamas and urged that they be included in peace negotiations.

Hamas did a surprise attack on Israeli forces near Gaza. Several, mostly Palestinian, people have been killed in the ensuing battle, including a Palestinian cameraman working for Reuters. Evidence suggests Fadel Shana was deliberately targeted.

However, what has received virtually no coverage is the kidnap of 27 civilians by Israeli forces following the initial Hamas attack.