Israel strikes demolish Hamas compounds, kill 192

Israel strikes demolish Hamas compounds, kill 192

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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Israeli warplanes retaliating for rocket fire from the Gaza Strip pounded dozens of security compounds across the Hamas-ruled territory in unprecedented waves of airstrikes Saturday, killing nearly 200 people and wounding 270 others in the single bloodiest day of fighting in years. Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Israel would expand the operation if necessary. "There is a time for calm and there is a time for fighting, and now is the time for fighting," he told a news conference. He would not comment when asked if a ground offensive was planned.

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[edit on 27-12-2008 by tsrk30]

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[edit on 12/28/2008 by semperfortis]

Everyone following this story should be concerned about a possible ground offensive. Air Strikes do a lot of damage but to send ground troops in will clearly escalate the situation! There are two important things to look at in the quote by Defense Minister Ehud Barak.

1. Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Israel would expand the operation if necessary. If Israel wants to eliminate Hamas they cannot do that with just Air Strikes.
2. Ehud Barak would not comment when asked if a ground offensive was planned. This seems to imply that Israel has not ruled out this option.


What will be the response by Hamas to the attacks?

What signs should we look for to know a ground attack is about to occur?

I am working hard to find all the information about this situation. I am posting everything on the Worldview blog.





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[edit on 12/28/2008 by semperfortis]