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To: combjelly who wrote (445246)	1/6/2009 10:53:59 AM
From: i-node	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1576826

But I do have an interest in weapon systems and the technologies involved. I'm sure we all do. Lobbing single rockets, and most of them have been some variant of the Qassam, is a pretty pointless exercise from a military point of view. It is the equivalent of hurling rocks but with more range. Qassams can carry up to 10-20kg of high explosive for a range of 10km. These are not rocks. But it would be a serious mistake to assume that all Hamas has to work with are Qassams. You like to pretend that Israel was just minding their own business while the Palestinians were waging a terror campaign against them. That isn't the truth. I will grant you that the Palestinians did not respond in the best possible manner, but the Israelis weren't exactly being great guys either. The Israelis are doing what they have to do to protect themselves. I just cannot find fault with that. They are sitting on the most difficult to defend piece of land, probably in the world, surrounded by the most hate-filled enemies any nation has had in the history of Earth. Until Israel's enemies acknowledge their right to exist, Israel has no choice but to defend itself in the strongest possible ways. When a rocket is fired into their territory, it must be met with a harsh response. If you know anything about the military as you claim you should know this.

To: combjelly who wrote (445246)	1/6/2009 11:22:13 AM
From: d[-_-]b	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 1576826

But, what about the blockade that Israel has placed around Gaza? You know, the one that they agreed to lift because of the ceasefire? Yet somehow never got around to actually doing? Is lobbing rockets (no matter effect) considered good form during a cease fire? Even today - Israel would go for a cease fire immediately if the rockets stop - what does Gaza have to lose by trying this?

To: combjelly who wrote (445246)	1/6/2009 12:22:59 PM
From: bentway	2 Recommendations Respond to of 1576826

I think Hama's provocation of Israel has been an qualified success. It's cost way too many Pal lives. But, it's gotten a conflict the world was ignoring onto the front page again, thanks to Israel's over reaction. Israel isn't looking very good. To many across the globe, Hamas looks like heroic, hopeless underdog freedom fighters. Who can't be FOR hopeless underdog freedom fighters? Eh? Hamas has already "won". It's just a question now of how big a PR victory Israel wants to grant them, while dealing themselves a global black eye. Not to mention pointing out that they're butchers to Obama, that will use any opening to advance their agenda. I'm sure he's paying attention.