'Only small amount of IAF's power used' ( Israel )

The Jerusalem Post ^ | Jul. 16, 2006 | The Jerusalem Post

[george76]

IAF Commander Maj.-Gen. Eliezer Shkedy said on Sunday that the IAF had only used "a small proportion of its fire power" in its attacks on Lebanon, adding that it was the IDF's prerogative how much of its military capability to use and warning that "the other side should consider all its alternatives."

"Our fighter jets have made over 1000 flights and our attack helicopters over 350," ...

"The results of our operations have been good and the targeting precise..."

The IAF commander explained that Hizbullah infrastructure had been targeted in the north, south and center of Lebanon.

Shkedy added that sea, air and land routes to and from Lebanon had been closed off, severely damaging Hizbullah's ability to operate and blocking all links with Syria.

Senior intelligence officer Yuval Halamish said that the IDF had successfully destroyed the rocket launching site pointing towards Haifa, which was responsible for killing eight people early Sunday, and that the new 250 millimeter rockets fired were Syrian made, demonstrating the strong connection between Hizbullah and Damascus.

[Valin]

Officials confirmed that the anti-missile detection systems were not operating at the time of the attack since the navy was apparently unaware that Hizbullah had such capabilities...

A 20 dollar bill says they are operating now.

[P8riot]

Only 1350 sorties in 6 days? The IAF is showing restraint.

[george76]

I hope so.

There is likely some yelling going on.

[Valin]

I would image that...words were spoken.
The thing is this won't work again.

[Salem]

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[diverteach]

I wonder how many MOAB's the US has given them?

[anonymoussierra]

Thank you dear ***Salem***

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[alarm rider]

Of course you are right about B-1B's, but I have a soft spot for Buffs. Love em' and I hope they never go away.

But yes, you are correct.

[george76]

[kesg]

the MSM,French, etc. are demanding proportionate repsonse. Well it seems, after reading this article, Israel's respsonse SO FAR, has been more than proportionate.

But what exactly is a "proportionate" response? In war, the proper proportion is whatever breaks the enemy's will and/or capacity to fight. This hasn't yet happened. Not even close. Ultimately, the "roadmap to peace" goes through Damascas and Tehran -- and I don't mean in the diplomatic sense.

[EQAndyBuzz]

""Israel-Just doing the job Americans won't do.""

Israel is "just doing the job that the civilized world won't do."

[samadams2000]

Geez I hopes so. If this is all they have to defend themselves with they are in big trouble. I would have thought anyone attacking Israel in this manner would have been eliminated not tit for tatted. Disappointing.

[westmichman]

A good head butt is all that is required.

[mcshot]

Never thought we had any B1-Bs mothballed. Great idea you have as sending BUFFs would only result in their loss to modernized SAMS.
I'd really like to see the Aussies using B1-Bs so they can mothball the F-111s.

[mcshot]

Seems like perfect scenario to use them. We control the air, air defenses seem minimal and the enemy on the ground want to be dead to get their 72 rewards. I'd like to see them accommodated ASAP.

[miliantnutcase]

Oh wow it's already an incredibly sexy bomber.

[American in Israel]

Israel is taking them apart one bit at a time. They are eliminating their communications, supply lines, fuel depots and command centers. This is like watching a knife fight between a drunk and a surgeon.

[Ditto]

Do the Hizzies like living in rubble?

Apparently they do. They turn whatever place they go into rubble.

[george76]