[newheart]

A little perspective on Israel’s so-called ‘disproportionate response’

Statistics of Kassam rocket and mortar fire from the Gaza Strip

Total rocket attacks [through Nov. 30, 2008]:

Since the first rocket fell on Israel on 16 April 2001: 3,706
Since the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in August 2005: 3,123
Since the Hamas takeover of Gaza in mid-June 2007: 1,685
This year: From 1 Jan through 30 Nov 2008: 1,212

Mortar bomb hits since April 2001: 3,948

For more: http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Terrorism-+Obstacle+to+Peace/Palestinian+terror+since+2000/Missile+fire+from+Gaza+on+Israeli+civilian+targets+Aug+2007.htm#statistics

[messierhunter]

I’m all for a “disproportionate response” anyway. If someone comes at me with a knife I shouldn’t be made to feel bad if I respond with a gun. These terrorist hell holes have been given far too much leniency. Giving in to their demands is proven to fail, wiping them out is the only option.