http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/mid...st/5124872.stm
Israeli troops have dug into positions in south Gaza, having crossed the border overnight following airstrikes on three bridges and a power station.
I have been watching this unfold since last night, I hope they extract their man, without any losses.
This is exciting. Im to young to have seen Isreal kick ass in there last war. Of course a full blown war won’t happen. But I’m probably going to see what Isreal is all about. This is what I like about that country, they don’t take crap from anybody.
I agree, Israel has one of the most advanced military forces on the planet. Also alot of their tech they research and develop themselves.
Update: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5127556.stm
Israeli ground forces have reportedly entered northern Gaza, intensifying an assault on the territory sparked by the capture of a soldier by militants.
Update: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5138616.stm
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has ordered the military to intensify its actions in Gaza to secure the release of a captured Israeli soldier. Mr Olmert said he had instructed Israel’s forces “to do everything” to free 19-year-old Cpl Gilad Shalit.
Although I have always admired Israel. I do note that certain double standards are employed when it comes to them. Imagine what the US would say or do if Syria did the same in Southern Turkey or if Iran was to do the same, or Jordan, or Egypt.
I dont think what they are doing is wrong, it just sems that they can and others cant.
On the contrary, just look at how many harsh cirticism is directed at Israel, no one even mention that after the IDF retreat from the Gaza strip it was the Palestines who targeted Israeli cities and militry outpost inside the green line, now just imagine what would happend if for example Ireland would do the same at it’s border with Britain, considering this I think the IDF actions was extremly restrained.
You just proved my point there. For 30 years the IRA crossed the border almost at will. The UK government at no time during this period crossed the border into Eire in force (if at all intentionally) to eliminate a known threat.
I dont disagree with the IDF actions, but at the same time I can agree with the inequality of the treatment that Israel has in comparison to other nations.
The UK would have been villified as an imperialist state if it incurred into Eire in the 70’s.
Update: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/5139108.stm
The military wing of the governing Palestinian party, Hamas, has said it will attack targets inside Israel if Israel does not end its Gaza offensive.
This is what I like about that country, they don’t take crap from anybody.
They’ve actually taken a lot of crap from Palestine for a long time without doing anything serious. Time for a lil payback.
Update: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/5152326.stm
A small force of Israeli tanks and armoured vehicles has moved into northern Gaza and has reportedly entered a former Israeli settlement.
Update: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/5153036.stm
Twenty-two Palestinians and an Israeli have reportedly been killed in the bloodiest day of violence since Israel pushed into the Gaza Strip.
Thanks for the update Tiger. Looks like things are heating up. Does anyone believe Israel will get back their soilder alive? All this killing for one man. I think SPR said it best: “You want to explain the math of this to me? I mean, where’s the sense in risking the lives of the eight of us to save one guy?” -Pvt Reiben
The numbers of people lost is irrelevant, it’s the principle that Palestine will not be allowed to take an Israeli and get away with it.
Sending in a SF team will achive the same results minus the cost of a full blown operation. Thousands of people are suffering on account of the embargo Israel set into place against Palestine. Just like in Iraq, and Afghanistan not all Palestinians are terrorists. It’s this eye for an eye idea that has plagued this land for thousands of years. This is not going to stop the terrorist and I don’t think anything will. You know religion for some is to become free, It seems like religion has just in prisioned humanity to war. It’s a sad state to world is in right now.
I can only assume the Israelis don’t know the location of their man, if they did I assume it would be a small assault followed by a helicopter extraction.
Religion has become a barrier, but Islam seems to be the worst. If any other religion feels that something is not right they will normally protest peacefully, where as Islam it nine times out of ten turns to violence! Killing people over a cartoon for god’s sake!!! These people have to get a grip.
Update: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/5159050.stm
The EU has accused Israel of using “disproportionate” force and making a humanitarian crisis worse during operations in the Gaza Strip.
Update: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/5160044.stm
Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas has confirmed for the first time that a captured Israeli soldier is alive.
Update: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5175160.stm
Israeli aircraft have fired rockets at the runways of Beirut’s international airport in Lebanon, forcing its closure and the diversion of flights. It follows the capture of two Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah militants.
They are now attacking Lebanon! Israel isn’t not happy with its people being taken.
So who’s taking bets on all hell breaking lose in the mid east…oh wait nevermind. :D:neutral::roll:
Israel could take the whole lot! Back in the 70s Israel used to give Syria a thrashing often.
You’re right. Very low bets.
I have a feeling that Israel have more strategic goal now. Escalation of the turmoil and Iran direct involvement.
If Iran will be pulled into the fight, Iranian nuclear research facilities will become legitimate targets.
What it mean for us?
Friggin petrol at $2.50/litre.
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