IDF denies reports it attacked northern Gaza

A handful of rockets and mortars and they're screaming like we're under a full scale aerial bombardment! Give it a break, will you guys? It's bad enough that we're losing any prestige we might once have had. We don't need the world laughing at us, too.

If you don't know of what you speak, say nothing.

The Palestinian people are victims of Israeli aggression, expansion, and occupation. As such, the Palestinian people have just cause for resistance. Israel, aided by American weapons and policies, can continue to kill Palestinian people by the hundreds and thousands, but Israel cannot kill the just cause of the Palestinian people. Israel can only add to the just cause they seek to eradicate.

What's this nonsense about giving excuses to Israelies to "to oppress Pals on the WB, avoid serious peace talks, strangle the Gaza economy and possibly attack Gaza again, killing hundreds of innocent Gazans." These rockets and murder squads, targeting Isralies, pre-dated any Israeli "RESPONSE" to the aggresive behaviour of Pals. Your reading in excuse but if you follow the time lines its much more credible to view it as a response. Even the occupation is a response to a uniltateral, unprovoked, attempt on the part of the Pals and their allies to liquidate Israel. And well before that is a long history of oppression of Jews and denial to them of the right to worship in their holiest site. The Pals even targeted the Jews of Europe by volunteering to serve with Hitler as his Arab brigade. Yah, this is "unfortunate", yah this hurts the Pals themselves but an awful lot of them aren't innocent. Even those that don't directly serve Hamas, or other terror groups, "knowingly" voted for Hamas.

i would like to hear just one positive situation from you guys 1,5 million people in open jail in 2010 !!! what do you expect from them that they tell you happy new year.

I realize America has the clout power muscle military to restrain all but the most timid Israel military responses but if a miracle ever happens that Israel has a Avenging Angel to protect it from America then the world may pay dearly for the cowardly boycot pressure sanctions condemnations of Israel and so if the world loses Americas death trap around Israel it may pay dearly for it thus these rocket and so missiles to provoke Israel because America prevents Israel from striking back in the same way manner but the world better hope no Avenging Angel saves me and so the J*wish people and so Iserael from Gaza rockets and so missiles and or world condemnation RIGHT ??? Thank You... M. S.

you live in a far more dangerous country. You would be much safer next to the Gaza border.

Ashamed "Rockerts is as Dangerous as common cold" Do you mean rockets do not destroy houses or kill people? What would USA Reaction be if Al Qauda sends rockerts daily to USA . What would USA would reaction be if Mexicans fire rockerts dailly into USA soil? Or do you just believe USA Is only place who fights against terror

The last rocket damage was in May 2009. The rest all dug itself in soil. Waste of money, time and effort.

Tell that to the 13 or so people that have been killed and the many others that have been maimed. That is an idiotic and apologists for evil point of view.

They would end the blockade and recognize the democratic rihttp://www.haaretz.com/hasen/images/objects/send.gifght of the Palestinian people in a free and fair election bid in 2006. Instead up ordering up more bullying as Netanyahu has suggested. That's just a cowardly and criminal response....Dutch

Israel has already laid down its conditions and Hamas has indicated that it is not going there. Recognition, renunciation of violence and committment to previous agreements. Given that rejection, the avowed goal of Hamas to terminate Israel and further rockets, what do you suggest?

the rockets are as dangerous as the common cold?! okay, i will go to your house, fir some rockets at you and your family, and we will see how harmless the rockets are it's sad that ignorance such as yours permeates this world

Then I wish this "common cold on you" and remember the common cold can easily turn into pneumonia or Guillian Barre syndrome. Look it up...its ugly.

I know the camel-jockeys are up to something, maybe a distraction for their people by firing rockets into "nasty" Israel, but I wonder if the US would take kindly to say, Canada firing rockets into the US, or if England would smile if say, Germany test fired some rockets..ooops, they already did back in the 40's and we all know how England responded. But when it's ole Israel and the Jews weeeell, they should just accept the rockets as their due and do nothing. It's getting pretty stale! No?

It is far better to seek council from the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY than a man from the United States of America. He is just a man. Is he not? Who knows the heart of man better than God?

and no response so far has halted them. Either Israel does not care for its sovereignty or it's hoping that the US will "talk" about it,thus "stopping" these attacks. An aistrike that takes out 3 militants will have to be repeated countless times as militant brass will find three more militants that Israel can hit ad nauseam....

"The rockets are about as dangerous as the common cold. Grow up for goodness sake" Dorit Binsain (4), Yuval Abebah (4), Afik Zahari (4). Unfortunately these children killed by your "common cold" rockets will never have the chance to "grow up" You truly should be ashamed sitting in the safety of Lincoln U.K spouting your support for the same radical jihadists who killed 52 britons while riding the tube. Were their bombs also as dangerous as the "common cold"

"the rockets are about as dangerous as the common cold" Well, lets not dwell on the dead and mutilated innocent civilian victims of this "common cold". But if that's all they are...then I hope you are stricken with this "common cold" perhaps then you wont be such a propaganda tool for the terrorists. Grow up.

As I understand 3 more militants were killed by IAF fire Monday evening. As Barak stated the Israeli government will not sit back and allow mortars to be fired without immediate response. It does not matter if the mortars cause no harm...it only means the Israeli populace has been lucky. Palestinian militants have every right to fight and the IDF has the same right to fight back. The difference is that the Palestinians can easily win their state once they decide to offer a hand of peace. Too bad their leadership ....Hamas ....is too obstinate to agree.

... is it boredom? inarticulate rage? or plain idiocy?...

Where is Gladstone, and the world, to condemn this rocket firing at Israel`s civil communities? Or, are those living under the barrage of Hamas`s rockets sub-human and note worth defending?? I want to see ONE Arab/Muslim leader condemning this brazen attack on Israeli civilians-in broad daylight-and call it a collective punishment for Israel`s southern communities! Why is it that only Jews are attacked in the media and bullied internationally, for defending their people?? Show me one country that has the same level of restraint as Israel. As an Arab, I condemn Hamas`s for its continued terror attacks that is also putting the lives of Palestinian civilians in danger.

If the mortars/rockets fired from Gaza are no more threatening than the common cold, it should not matter if Israel lobs a few unguided rockets into Gaza. If Hamas complains, just tell them, " grow up for goodness sake."

They fired them before Cast Lead because Israel broke the tahadiyeh with a little incident at the beginning of November 2008. But you wouldn't remember things like that. Here, freshen up the old grey cells: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/05/israelandthepalestinians

These rockets did not yet kill although their purpose was to kill and injure. For those who think that an Israeli response is inappropriate because the rockets, all 5 days of them did not yet kill, please have Hamas redirect them to the US and see the response. Remember, the Christmas Day bomber did not kill anyone either. Do you recall the response? Even Obama who prefers negotiating with terrorist countries had a stern look on his face. Although it only appeared on his face 2 days after Christmas.

And Israel would probably retort that Israel doesn't talk to terrorists and the merry-go-round would go on turning. Habits die hard.

By creating an untenable situation in the Gaza strip, Israel is causing these frustrated youths to lob firecrackers over the border. They have to chanel their energies somehow and since there is no work, no coming and going, no future, this is what they do. Lucky Israel that these youths are not more technically savvy.

Israel chooses to break the lull in attacks, knocking full well that its actions are provocative. The Gazans resist and Israel gets pissed. Par for the course. Israel wants another war and wants to wreck even more war crimes in Gaza. If they do, perhaps this will be the straw that breaks the camels back and they and their government of occupation will be personae non grata around the world and their military leaders and collaborating politicians will really be subject to arrest for war crimes in any EU country.

Since these rocket are 'harmless' would you like about 4 a day raining down on London? They will not hurt a fly on Picadilly.

Please read a report before you gripe about it. Goldstone stated unequivocally that the rockets are war crimes. This is as applicable today as when the report was released. The report never suggested that Israel had no right to defend itself; quite the contrary. What it did say is that Israel must not intentionally or recklessly and indiscriminantly kill civilians. Nor may it use prohibited weapons such as white phosphorus - particularly against UN compounds, civilian areas and refuges. The report found that Israel went far beyond defense, deliberately attacking and terrorizing the civilian population for electing Hamas years ago. This is no more acceptable than Pals attacking Israeli civilians for electing Netanyahu.

If I was that stupid. "The rockets are about as dangerous as the common cold. Grow up for goodness sake." Since the rockets are supposedly "harmless" and they bring about a devastating response, maybe it's time to stop engaging in this, "harmless activity." Are you "ashamed" because you keep coming up with lame excuses to support terrorism?

"This is frustrating. What do the rocketeers think they`re accomplishing? They are threatening innocent people and accomplishing no military objective. They do far more harm to fellow Pals than to Israelis, though the people of Sderot should not have to deal with this. They`re just giving the Israelis more excuses to oppress Pals." Now, all Don Boston has to figure out is that the Arabs in the region have been attacking the Jews in the region all the way back to 1920. The reason the Pals are, "oppressed," is because they have been attacking Jews steadily, even though Jews started kicking their butts in 1948. I'm waiting for the next light to go off in your head about Arabs initiating the violence since 1920.

Will you wait untill they kill all of you? Will you wait untill they get better rockets? Whoever, whatever country says that the Palistinians have a RIGHT to shoot rockets daily are evil people.

Actually it's the Palestinians who need to grow up, and understand that their actions have consequences.

Good idea eamil this info: Gaza rocket hits Israel for fifth consecutive day to turkey Edrogan...************************

Since Hamas is such a big proponent of the welfare of its citizens why doesn't concentrate on basic education, and industrial development instead of bombs and war. Seems the real Face of Hamas is Masked again. Carl

Since Hamas is such a big proponent of the welfare of its citizens why doesn't concentrate on basic education, and industrial development instead of bombs and war. Seems the real Face of Hamas is Masked again. Carl

Please ignore any advise from Barry Obama and Emanual. Half of the people in America have no use for anything they have to say. We in the USA have elected THE ENEMY. With every day that goes by, more Americans see that. G-d will bless those who bless Israel , and curse those who curse it. There is a total FOOL incharge here. Do what you have to do!!

The Palestinian people are victims of Israeli aggression, expansion, and occupation. As such, the Palestinian people have just cause for resistance. Israel, aided by American weapons and policies, can continue to kill Palestinian people by the hundreds and thousands, but Israel cannot kill the just cause of the Palestinian people. Israel can only add to the just cause they seek to eradicate.

are about as dangerous as the common cold. Grow up for goodness sake.

The response to this blatant violation of Israeli sovereignty will come in few hours and you won't like it. But if it is what you want...

if they did not want them fired, when they wanted them fired before Cast Lead, then one of the objectives of the operation was achieved. According to your own words the strategy worked.

This is frustrating. What do the rocketeers think they're accomplishing? They are threatening innocent people and accomplishing no military objective. They do far more harm to fellow Pals than to Israelis, though the people of Sderot should not have to deal with this. They're just giving the Israelis more excuses to oppress Pals on the WB, avoid serious peace talks, strangle the Gaza economy and possibly attack Gaza again, killing hundreds of innocent Gazans. It's unfortunate - about I'm not sure true - that the IAF cannot target rocket squads before or immediately after they fire their dumb rockets.

Sh, Liberals will get you and all of us killed. If it was that easy don't you think someone would have done it already. Barganing is give and take. Perhaps Im wrong Hammas has stated WHAT? if you don't know find out. How do you bargain when there is no give? Peace niks, need to be in the front ranks when a war comes so they can get a taste of reality. The biggest problems both of you have is a lack of understanding. Isaral first world country, Gaza, West Bank, 4 th world so to speak. It woul be kind of hard for me to look out every day and see what I don't have. Tony Blair did it in Ireland... Develop the 4t world side and the politics will change. The Guy's and Girl's in the coffee shops have no job, no chance of getting one. Guess who they blame it on; the haves.. That would make all the difference because M & Ms MM can get married and have a future, Children, all the things that come from a stable enviroment. The Coffe shops would hate to loosse the business but!

so we now have the 24th rocket/mortar in 11 days fired at Israel. I Support Israels responce when it come. Baruch Hashem no one was hurt in this latest act of palistinian agression.

Of course if Israel responds they are accused of provoking Hamas. Lets see 5 days of attacks...and the world will not let the IDF fight back because of its strength. Great deal for Hamas!! Boy that "disproportionate response" sure comes in handy (for Hamas), if your weaker than your enemy you get to take free shots at them. Then just complain to the world it isn't fair and Turkish leader will back you up. Sweet!!

Where is Gladstone, and the world, to condemn this rocket firing at Israel's civil communities? Or, are those living under the barrage of Hamas's rockets not sub-human and defending?? I want to see ONE Arab/Muslim leader condemning this brazen attack on Israeli civilians-in broad daylight-and call a collective punishment for Israel's southern communities! Why is it that only Jews are attacked in the media and bullied internationally, for defending their own people?? Show me one country that has the same level of restraint as Israel. As an Arab, I condemn Hamas's for its continued terror attacks that is also putting the lives of Palestinian civilians in danger.

Hit them back hard or step down & let someone else do the job.

Keep you shush in the same manner when israel goes back in for another gaza operation. This time the patient will need to lose a few limbs rather than just going for surgical stikes. IAF should pretent they dont have GPS and just carpet bomb the areas from which rockets are launched. No more precision bomb runs. Bomb the entire area this time.

It's your friend Israel! Remember us?

He obviously doesn't know about Prime Minister related stuff.

He was so vehement against Israel's defending itself from these rocket attacks - what does he suggest? That Israel turn the other cheek?!

Because Mr Erdogen did not see them.

"Bit if Heaven forbid Israel renovates a two flat on the West Bank all Hell breaks loose" Multiply that "two flat" by about 10,000 houses/flats and you'd be about right...

The rockets stopped because Hamas did not want them fired, not because Cast Lead reduced their ability to fire them. This means that the Cast Lead strategy is, as Arafat once said in a different context, caduc! The prisoner exchange is stuck, Egypt's iron wall will make life for ordinary Gazans even more difficult. Time for a political diversion. A courageous leader would offer to lift the siege and lay down a set of conditions. But Israel attaches more importance to not to be seen talking to Hamas. The easiest way to diffuse anger is not to bomb but to talk.

We can hear you sharpening your knives against Israel.

Now Mr. Barak, Let's see you acting on your own words. No,buts,ifs tm,bm,cm or any excuses ! If you don't hit them hard,hard tonight then you would have lost your deterrent power. We are waiting !

And not a word from the White House, State Department, Obama, Mitchell or the Israeli Jewish left. Bit if Heaven forbid Israel renovates a two flat on the West Bank all Hell breaks loose.