[yonif]

Update from Israel Army Radio:

Security officials with the Defense Minister of Israel are meeting right now to decide response to this latest attack by militant Islamic terrorists. In the meantime, IDF forces are still moving into the area.

Radio is not reporting, as adam_az also says, that soldiers were killed, simply saying there are casualties.

IDF reports that the search for the soldiers' body parts from yesterday has been completed and they have been id'ed.

[yonif]

More updates from IsraelNN

IDF Reinforcements Heading to Attack Site
20:38 May 12, '04 / 21 Iyar 5764


(IsraelNN.com) IDF reinforcements, including armored vehicles, aerial support, armor-plated bulldozers and armored vehicles are being deployed in the area of the bomb attack in southern Gaza, along the Philadelphia Route. A bullet-resistant bus is also carrying ground forces to the area.

Ehud Yatom Calling for Major Aerial Offensive
21:00 May 12, '04 / 21 Iyar 5764


(IsraelNN.com) Likud MK Ehud Yatom is calling for a major aerial offensive following another bomb attack against soldiers in Gaza, the second with injuries in 36 hours. Yatom is calling for a widespread response, one that will “teach terrorists such actions do not pay”. He is also calling to “once and for all deal with the stumbling block to peace, Yasser Arafat”

“We are taking the Gloves Off”
21:06 May 12, '04 / 21 Iyar 5764


(IsraelNN.com) Channel 1 TV news moments ago quoted an unnamed “very senior military officer” who stated “this is war and we are taking the gloves off. The rules of the game have just changed”.

Mofaz Consulting with Commanders in the Field
21:09 May 12, '04 / 21 Iyar 5764


(IsraelNN.com) Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz is in contact with senior Gaza commanders in the field, perhaps in advance of a major military offensive. Large troop deployments are seen in the area and statements being released by military commanders, pointing to an imminent major military offensive.

Helicopter Gunships Firing at Will
21:12 May 12, '04 / 21 Iyar 5764


(IsraelNN.com) It appears that helicopter gunships over southern Gaza have been given the green light to fire at any armed persons spotted below, not requiring them to request permission to open fire in each case as is the general directive.

Reports from the Rafiah area indicate PA residents can be seen fleeing, fearing an imminent IDF attack.

Gaza Bomb was Over 100kg
22:00 May 12, '04 / 21 Iyar 5764


(IsraelNN.com) Informed sources report the bomb detonated against an armored personnel carrier in southern Gaza earlier tonight contained over 100kg (220 pounds) of explosives.

[adam_az]

"IDF reports that the search for the soldiers' body parts from yesterday has been completed and they have been id'ed."

THank goodness, I am happy to hear it.

[SJackson]

Security officials with the Defense Minister of Israel are meeting right now to decide response to this latest attack by militant Islamic terrorists. In the meantime, IDF forces are still moving into the area.

Response? Stay there, kill terrorists. When they realize entering the street with an AK or RPG is a death sentence, it'll be a more peaceful place.