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Analysis: The ground operation has begun under our noses
Haaretz ^ | 7/21/6 | Amos Harel and Avi Issacharoff

Posted on 07/20/2006 8:51:24 PM PDT by SmithL

AVIVIM − Right under our noses, the Israel Defense Forces ground operation in Lebanon began Thursday. What was described as a minor commando operation was in fact a fairly large assault, involving several specialized units that are entering villages, carrying out searches and engaging in hard, close-range fighting with Hezbollah units.

The air force's limited success and the continued rocket attacks against northern Israel have drawn the IDF into Lebanon, where it is confronted by a well-organized, well trained and highly motivated Hezbollah force. In two days of fighting, eight soldiers belonging to the IDF's best units have died. The losses on the other side are grater, even if they are not being released.

On the other hand, there was a decline in the number of rockets fired at , with some 35 to 40 rockets striking fields in the upper Galilee.

Early Wednesday morning, IDF troops moved against a Hezbollah position near the village of Maroun Ras, just north of Avivim. At first light, the soldiers discovered a metal door leading to a subterranean bunker complex. It was impossible to see the complex from the air, and it enabled Hezbollah militants to hide after firing rockets against the north.

(Excerpt) Read more at haaretz.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial; Foreign Affairs; Israel; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 2006israelwar; idf

1 posted on 07/20/2006 8:51:25 PM PDT by SmithL
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To: SmithL

God Speed to the IDF


2 posted on 07/20/2006 8:54:34 PM PDT by MJY1288 (THE DEMOCRATS OFFER NOTHING FOR THE FUTURE AND THEY LIE ABOUT THE PAST)
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To: SmithL

The IDF is going to have to circle behind these forces and kill their way back to the border while leaving a DMZ behind them. Then announce that anything moving in that area will be killed.


3 posted on 07/20/2006 8:56:39 PM PDT by justshutupandtakeit (If you believe ANYTHING in the Treason Media you are a fool.)
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To: justshutupandtakeit

My personal belief is the IDF is operating in lots and lots of areas of lebenon. Just that the world isn't aware of all the areas. Go Gettum IDF. You are in my prayers.


4 posted on 07/20/2006 9:04:58 PM PDT by stumpy
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To: justshutupandtakeit

I am thinking the same. Why not swing around along the coastline or along the eastern border. Flank them to the extent possible.


5 posted on 07/20/2006 9:09:07 PM PDT by jblair (Son of a Wild Weasel)
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To: MJY1288

To my brothers and sisters in Israel: Go with God and may God bless and protect you.


6 posted on 07/20/2006 9:13:08 PM PDT by ExTexasRedhead
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To: SmithL
Early Wednesday morning, IDF troops moved against a Hezbollah position near the village of Maroun Ras, just north of Avivim. At first light, the soldiers discovered a metal door leading to a subterranean bunker complex. It was impossible to see the complex from the air, and it enabled Hezbollah militants to hide after firing rockets against the north.

Dear IDF:
Open metal door

Pour in 5 gallons of gas

Toss in a lit ciggerette

7 posted on 07/20/2006 9:18:09 PM PDT by Petruchio (* Censored *)
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To: SmithL

In the movie "Patton," the General says "Fixed fortifications are a monument to the stupidity of mankind."

I hope that is true.


8 posted on 07/20/2006 9:20:20 PM PDT by Inyokern
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To: MJY1288; SmithL
"God Speed to the IDF!"
Amen to that. May HE keep HIS almighty hand over each one of them as they go forth with honor, duty bound to remove the evil forces that rise against them, and bring them home whole hin body and spirit to their loved ones.
9 posted on 07/20/2006 9:22:22 PM PDT by Marine_Uncle (Honor must be earned)
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To: SmithL

My best to the IDF. Get some!


10 posted on 07/20/2006 9:25:31 PM PDT by TigersEye (Surrender to Islam. Vote Democrat.)
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To: SmithL
"It was impossible to see the complex from the air..."
But should be possible after it was, say, laser designated, or GPS'ed.
11 posted on 07/20/2006 10:00:58 PM PDT by GSlob
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To: SmithL

Go get 'em!


12 posted on 07/20/2006 10:07:39 PM PDT by B-Chan (Catholic. Monarchist. Texan. Any questions?)
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To: justshutupandtakeit

That's my thinking too. Perhaps send in some decoys from the south to draw them out, and then ambush them from the north.


13 posted on 07/20/2006 10:18:01 PM PDT by monkeyshine
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To: SmithL
Later headline:

Thousands of IDF troops operating in S. Lebanon

It is a lengthy article.....

14 posted on 07/20/2006 10:28:54 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (History is soon Forgotten,)
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To: MJY1288

HEZBOLLA calls itself the party of God. They got the name right but the wrong armies. The party of God has the Star of David, The Union Jack, and the flag of the United States on their uniforms.


15 posted on 07/20/2006 11:25:56 PM PDT by cpdiii (Socialism is popular with the ruling class. It gives legitimacy to tyranny and despotism.)
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To: SmithL

It actually started several days ago. Ha'aretz is a publication of the anti-Israel left.



16 posted on 07/21/2006 1:48:36 AM PDT by familyop (...fiddling while Lebanon burns.)
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To: SmithL

To the IDF: May the weakest among you fight as King David and may the strongest among you fight as the Angel of the Lord. May all of you be protected and return safe and sound to your families when this is finished.


17 posted on 07/21/2006 6:28:39 AM PDT by Convert from ECUSA (The Arab League jihad continues on like a fart in an elevator - FR American in Israel)
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To: stumpy

May God protect them.


18 posted on 07/21/2006 10:29:42 AM PDT by justshutupandtakeit (If you believe ANYTHING in the Treason Media you are a fool.)
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To: monkeyshine

Perhaps a pyschological warfare scheme would help. Somehow challenge their courage by taunting them into a full scale fight close to the border surround and slaughter.


19 posted on 07/21/2006 10:35:41 AM PDT by justshutupandtakeit (If you believe ANYTHING in the Treason Media you are a fool.)
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