What specific strategic goals will Israel achieve?
I am personally hoping they eradicate the vermin known as Hamas! ANything over and above that, it a bonus
Another item from breakinnews.com
Death toll of airstrike on house of Gaza police chief reportedly rises to 18, local media says - @haaretzcom
I am not sure. My take is that Israel will destroy many rocket/weapon stashes and enough of hamas, etc leaders to keep them down for a time.