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In response to multiple rocket attacks by Hamas on Isreal, the Israli military retaliates and Gaza burns.
It appears that Isreal is tired of the bullshit and also that the leash we (the USA) had on them is not as strong as it once was. Apparently the US Government asked that Isreal restrain from defending themselves until after the transition between Bush & Obama is finished. I'd say we received our answer.
"There are three ways to play pocket jacks -- all wrong."
How the Gaza offensive came about
Sources in the defense establishment said Defense Minister Ehud Barak instructed the Israel Defense Forces to prepare for the operation over six months ago, even as Israel was beginning to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. According to the sources, Barak maintained that although the lull would allow Hamas to prepare for a showdown with Israel, the Israeli army needed time to prepare, as well.
Barak gave orders to carry out a comprehensive intelligence-gathering drive which sought to map out Hamas' security infrastructure, along with that of other militant organizations operating in the Strip.
This intelligence-gathering effort brought back information about permanent bases, weapon silos, training camps, the homes of senior officials and coordinates for other facilities.
The plan of action that was implemented in Operation Cast Lead remained only a blueprint until a month ago, when tensions soared after the IDF carried out an incursion into Gaza during the ceasefire to take out a tunnel which the army said was intended to facilitate an attack by Palestinian militants on IDF troops.
what matters most in life is honesty. it's never wrong to do the right thing.
I think its time to let both sides just go for it - it may be the only way an end comes of it.
Althouhg being the Middle East, there will surely be no end to it all, given that they're entire history of existence has primarily focused on the hatred of one another.
Does this thought perhaps change you mind??Originally Posted by bigkiwi
Obama's atomic umbrella: U.S. nuclear strike if Iran nukes Israel
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's administration will offer Israel a "nuclear umbrella" against the threat of a nuclear attack by Iran, a well-placed American source said earlier this week. The source, who is close to the new administration, said the U.S. will declare that an attack on Israel by Tehran would result in a devastating U.S. nuclear response against Iran.
what matters most in life is honesty. it's never wrong to do the right thing.
I should have emphasised the word "let" - which of course is impossible.
It's only a matter of time before it escalates in to war, a mother of a war IMO - one way or the other.
I hate to say it, but that is probably the only deterrent that the current Iranian regime would respect.
I like black pugs and I cannot lie...
DAMNED IF THEY DO BUT DEAD IF THEY DON'T
like this guy....DEAD Jews aren't news, but killing terrorists outrages global activists.
We have no words left
Perhaps firing rockets at Israel immediately after a 6 month cease fire was not such a good idea??Palestinians are at a loss to describe this latest catastrophe. International civil society must act now
what matters most in life is honesty. it's never wrong to do the right thing.
The big televised countdown to the end of the ceasefire complete with a ball dropping and flashing neon lights was pretty tasteless too:
"Five!... Four!... Three!... Two!... One!... Death to Israel!!!"
I like black pugs and I cannot lie...
Amen!
Yeah!!!
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