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The drone, an ababil, was shot down over the Mediterranean Sea near the port city of Haifa, the Israeli Defense Forces told FOXNews. Officials believe it may have been headed for Tel Aviv. Ababils are Iranian-made aircraft that can be shot from a pneumatic launcher, according to Globalsecurity.org.
Originally posted by princeofpeace
A few weeks ago this would have surprised me but given the Iranian involvement in the current conflict it doesnt surprise me a bit. I think that as hezbo becomes more cornered we are likely to see more weaponry from them.
Originally posted by princeofpeace
The only thing that has prevented the Israeli's from success is politics. They havent gone in and cleaned up like they are suppose to. Here we are a month in this conflict and they 10,000 troops deployed. Only 10,000!!! And that was done piecemeal.
Originally posted by princeofpeace
Exactly Stu. Israel "could" wipe them out but they have chosen not to. As far as the economy question goes, the US would wahetever necessary to make sure it didnt fold so that would not be a problem. The prob is with Olmert. Too bad Sharon or Netanyahu isnt in there running things.
Originally posted by princeofpeace
Oh they can but they are succumbing to international pressure. I mean they could go into Lebanon and completely wipe out Hezbo but at the same time there would be a LOT more civilian casualties than there are now. If everyone is crying about 10 deaths here, 30 there, 5 somewhere else then what would they think if Israel went in there and won with attrition but killed more innocent people?
Their first priority is the safety of the Israeli people and by trying to root out terrorists yet also trying to be as politically correct as possible Israel has placed restraints on themselves that will not allow them to win quickly or decisivley.