"About six months ago, when Hamas was on the ropes and begging for a cease-fire,. . ." - Israel Harel
Hamas felt strong enough to enforce a cease fire and was making a move to lift the blockade for political effect amongst Palestinians.
" . . . many people warned that if Israel responded and picked Hamas up off the ropes, the rockets it would fire after it recovered would reach Ashdod and Be`er Sheva." - ibid
And after a few weeks of arm twisting Hamas achieved the cease fire.
btw Mr. Harel, Grad rockets were already being fired BEFORE the cease fire.
"What is worse, the way the battle is being waged after the impressive air strikes raises concerns that the operation`s leaders do not intend to achieve even its modest aims, among other reasons because Israel once again blinked first." - Ibid
Total victory would require a very expensive and eternally extensive presence in Gaza.
It is clear that the Israeli Government has no intention to do what is necessary. |
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