IDF releases video of air strike on Gaza rocket squad

"How is firing rockets at civilians in Sderot "fighting back?" It's the desperate kicking of a place (Gaza)being strangled to death by Israel...it makes Israel angry that Gaza won't simply lie down and die quietly. Israel controls every aspect of life in Gaza. And don't you ever forget or doubt it. Would you "fight back" under the circumstances Gazas are forced by Israel to live under? I would...wouldn't you?

"So actually the world is fed up with the Palestinians" You've got it the wrong way around, my dear. What you actually meant to write was: "...the world is fed up with Israel"

Mark Lincoln, There is nothing defensive about the action of an illegal occupier. That destinction lies with the occupied. They are the ones with the right to self defense. Why are you getting your terms so mix- ed up? It's not like you. Maybe this is an imposter from the vile IAF. Dutch

Gaza was Egyptian controlled territory- Arnold My understanding is that Gaza was never part of Egypt proper. Israel controls the ins and outs except the smuggling. When the Palestinians accept Israel and stop shooting, then and only then can the two groups talk about Gaza taking control of their own ins and outs.-Arnold I do not think that that it can happen that way. Israel will never give anything it is not compelled to. The PLA ceased armed struggle years ago. They have achieved nothing by doing so. Hamas took note of this and I believe that Meshal stated in an interview that Israel has reneged on every agreement since Oslo and that is why Hamas takes a hard line. It will want results first. But I doubt that it can happen that way either. Yes they will continue to lose. Do you realize that 70 % of Palestinians and Israelis have been born since the 1967 war? It has become institutionalized. The Israelis under 40 think of the occupation and land expropriations as the natural order of things. The Palestinians under 40 have never known Israel except as an enemy occupation force. BTW, Netanyahu has made clear that Israel will maintain control of Palestinian airspace. Israel will never allow the Palestinians complete sovereignty

Israel has controlled the west bank and Gaza since 1967. All entry and exit in these territories are controlled, all materials controlled, and life and death determined by the IDF, I would say that is a prison. The mantra that Israel withdrew and then the rockets started. But they were still in prison, so what changed? They are in the same prison but no longer with an Israeli population inside. When the Palestinians held an election, Israel refused to recognize the results. Israel seems to think that it must approve who can, and cannot be elected to office. Somewhat like the Iranian supreme council does. Hamas has said that it would abide by any peace deal that ABBAS made. It also renounced suicide bombers. But Israel would refuse to talk with Abbas if Hamas were included in the PLA. Israel held the Gaza Palestinians in prison long before Hamas appeared on the scene. Furthermore, the PLO once had a charted similar to Hamas. They evolved over time to take a more moderate position. Why shouldn?t Hamas if given the opportunity?

"What is not surprising is Hamas continues to directly & indirectly sacrifice Palastinians & continues to attempt to murder, maime & terrorize Israelies." - Brad The men trying to attack Israel were Islamic Jihad, not Hamas. "Of course, the word attack is loaded & mileading." - Brad An attack is to set upon forcibly. Thus the IDF endeavored to attack those who were intending to attack Israel. "This is not an attack as in an offensive operation." - Brad Then you do not comprehend what constitutes an 'attack.' The IDF was engaged in a defensive action by attacking, acting forcibly against, the Islamic Jihad forces. The meaning of the word 'attack' has nothing to do with whom you do or do not like. The IDF did the right thing. It attacked men intent upon attacking Israel.

"Here`s a quiz. Prior to 1967 Gaza was: 1) Part of an independent Palestinian nation 2) Controlled by Israel 3) Cruelly ruled by Egypt 4) Home of the tooth fairy." - hmp49 The answer is 5, neither of the above. In 1967 Gaza was part of the former Palestine Mandate which was the responsibility of Egypt by way of the 1948 cease fire line. It was not well administrated by Egypt, but the Egypt occupation was far more decent and humane than the Israeli occupation has been. Your argument is ingnorance. "How is firing rockets at civilians "self defense?" - hpm49 It isn't. It is terrorism. How is firing White Phosphorous and Cluster Munitions at civilians self-defense? It isn't, it is terrorism. So, does Israel have the right to kill those terrorist attacking Israeli civilians wrong? Yes, it is self-defense, a right of EVERY civilization. How are citizens of Gaza engaging in self-defense when they fire rockets against Israeli civilians? They are not. They are just sowing terror.

f--- with the bull; and you'll get the horn! now there's absolutely no denying the validity of THIS target...and the rocket motor lighting up pretty much clinches it.

Before the 1967 War , Gaza was Egyptian controlled territory. It was offered back to Egypt as part of the peace agreement betweeen them and Israel. Egypt said we'll take back the Sinai...you can have Gaza. Why did Egypt not want Gaza ? Today Gaza is 100% Jew free. Israel controls the ins and outs except the smuggling. When the Palestinians accept Israel and stop shooting, then and only then can the two groups talk about Gaza taking control of their own ins and outs. Then and only then will they be able to control their air space and waterways. They can attempt to be freedom fighters. They WILL continue to lose.

So according to your logic, Jews all over the world should have bomb squads to take revenge on all nations who have mistreated them,

The world is fed up with the Palestinians. They have given them money and the money has gone for naught or ended up in some Swiss account. Same as Arafat. Why is it that the Palestinians would prefer to still wage a losing war on Israel. I'll tell you why. because they are lambs being led to slaughter by their leadership. Hamas refuses to recognize Israel. If they did it would open the door to the peace. But Hamas does not want that. So alas the bloodshed continues.

No, you are wrong, you just don't want to understand, its not that the Palestinians want a state, its that they don't want to have Israel as a neighbor, they want all the land... So actually the world is fed up with the Palestinians...

You probably forgot to take your medicine. Wise up American in San FRancisco

Yes, no surprise that Israel continues to "attack". Of course, the word attack is loaded & mileading. This is self defence, pure & simple. This is not an attack as in an offensive operation. What is not surprising is Hamas continues to directly & indirectly sacrifice Palastinians & continues to attempt to murder, maime & terrorize Israelies.

"It is hard to understand the hypocrisy and the blindness of the Israelis. You have kept the Palestinian sin Gaza in a prison for 40 years. Yet cannot understand when they fight back, which is their legitimate right of self defense." Fight back? How is firing rockets at civilians in Sderot "fighting back?" How is firing rockets at civilians "self defense?" Here's a quiz. Prior to 1967 Gaza was: 1) Part of an independent Palestinian nation 2) Controlled by Israel 3) Cruelly ruled by Egypt 4) Home of the tooth fairy. I bet every poster here but you knows the answer.

Everyone understands a little fighting back. What people can't understand is continuing the fight. There comes a time when intelligent people, when up against overwhelming odds, make an intelligent choice. But the Gazans have not made it yet, you have not made it yet. The truth is now clear, however, to three heroic freedom fighters, as they merrily partake of their 216 virgins. Gotta look at the positive side, dude.

I cannot understand the position of some folks on this forum. The Islamic Jihad men hit were about to shoot a rocket so inaccurate that they have small chance of hitting a small city. This rocket is incapable of being used as anything but a terrorist weapon against civilians. The actions of Islamic Jihad only serve to give excuse to those Israelis who don't wish a Palestinian state exist and do wish to reign havoc upon Palestinian civilians. I can think of nothing that justifies what they were trying to do. And I can think of no reason why the IDF shouldn't defend Israel against any attempt to attack it by Islamic Jihad.

Not 40 years. Your history needs work. Even during the Intifadas, thousands of Gazans were commuting to jobs every day in Israel. Then Israel decided to leave Gaza, which started a real rocket blizzard. And the next year, Gazans decided to vote for Hamas, who promised to fight against Israel for all time no matter what. So, Israel is in a de facto war with Gaza, and you cannot expect the border to be wide open. If you are sincere in wanting to better the life of the Gazans, go down there and organize another election, this time with sensible candidates. If you are successful, there will be no need for rockets or freedom fighters, or blood. Gazans will again be welcome to go to jobs in Israel. Try it, you will see. Just posting nonsense does not help at all.

"I care neither for Israelis or Arabs" that's a direct quote from one of your previous posts.Disingenuous would you not say? But if I happen to hear that a guy in NY got scalped by an "Injun", I can say the Injun was a "Freedom Fighter." Or to put it another way, if Israel can hang on for a couple of hundred years should she get it all?

It all started when those darned zionists hit them back. A few rockets that didn't make it to Israel. A few less "fighters" dedicated to the destruction of Israel and a perfectly clear video of why they are dead.

Nice to see some terrorists getting whacked for trying to attack Israel. Ammunition well used. Not at all like wasting it hitting civilians.

self-defence is a right of each state and casualties are unfortunatly often a result

It is hard to understand the hypocrisy and the blindness of the Israelis. You have kept the Palestinian sin Gaza in a prison for 40 years. Yet cannot understand when they fight back, which is their legitimate right of self defense.

Note that during Ramadan and the recent holiday of Id El Fitr many Israeli Arabs crossed into the area known as Area A, the section of the West Bank desingated under Palestinian Authority. They will shortly be allowed to take cars across to shop and visit relatives, and busses are being sponsored so that people can travel inexpensively, encourage business, and promote the economy in the West Bank. Too bad the people with the rocket launchers in Gaza appear to be interested in firing rockets and teaching Israel a lesson rather than promoting their own people's welfare. It would be nice if people could cross the border into Gazas as well, but there are some who are determined that this not happen.

prevented from killing Israeli civilians....along the same line of mentality of Dutch, Swiss(Dino), Chris Linthwaite, Marlyn, Johnboy, Viper, certainly Silvienne and the other goons.

Nothing new here.

It is not useful to tell Israel a lesson. They are the chosen people and have no faults. They know perfectly to imprison and mistreat a whole people since years, all in the name of God, who has given them finally the promised land. Go on! The world is fed up with you.

Stupid is as stupid does. The saying fits perfectly with these terrorists

So Islamic Jihad vows to 'teach Israel a lesson.' These maggots will soon learn that there are not enough virgins to go around. Nobody cares what happens to them so Israel has a free hand to deal with these terrorists.

When will the Palestinians learn that as long as they continue to fire missiles into Israel, misery will remain the daily norm? Smarten up Palestinians, for the sooner you recognize Israel as the Jewish state, the sooner your own lives and economy will flourish. Abba Eban once said "The Palestinians never lost an opportunity to lose an opportunity" Change your tune and you will be surprised how quickly your lives will improve. For the sake of your children, don't lose another opportunity.

'sticks and stones will break my bones but mames will never hurt me'......

very funny. they start and don't want to be killed. what should we learn from terrorists? Wisdom palestinians! Wisdom Wisdoooooomm !!