Another kassam rocket breaks the “truce.” I’ve lost track of how many times the “truce” has been broken.
The ceasefire between Israel and the armed Palestinian groups in Gaza was breached Thursday when a Qassam fired from the Hamas-controlled enclave landed in an open field near a kibbutz in the Sderot area. No injuries or damage were reported in the attack.
In response to the attack Defense Minister Ehud Barak has ordered that the goods crossings between Israel and Gaza remain closed, including Kerem Shalom and the fuel terminal at Nahal Oz.
At least the AP isn’t spinning this anti-Israel, for a change. And they’re not using weasel-words about the violation.
Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip have fired a rocket into southern Israel in violation of a 4-month-old truce, but the strike did not cause any injuries or damage.
The Israeli Defense Ministry has responded Thursday by snapping shut cargo crossings into Gaza until further notice.
I think the AP is too busy hyping Obama at the moment to pay any attention to slamming Israel.
I’m surprised at how long the “truce” has lasted. I expect the Pals are keeping their powder dry until after either the US or Israeli election.
I think it will be very interesting as well, to see what Bush authorizes between the election and the inauguration. If I were an Iranian Mullah it would look like a good time to visit my Swiss villa or see about a 6 month teaching position in S.A. or Bahrain.
It’s never really been a truce. It’s a “hudna”, as in the one Muhammad had with his enemies many centuries ago – meaning a cease-fire in order to rearm and prepare for the next round. Apparently they think they are prepared. Hopefully one day Israel will have someone in power who will prove them wrong.
For cryin’ out loud, Meryl, use terms properly. Arabs adhere to the truce if they aren’t firing as many rockets as they were before. For Israel, adhering to the truce means nothing of even a vaguely military nature.
When Israel finally responds meaningfully most of the world will be appalled that Israel has been the one to break the truce, and the rest of the world will be sad at the cycle of violence being renewed.