I'm sure there are many black ops going on right now. I agree, it's awfully hard to hide a build up. I still would have asked the media to not trumpet it though.
Besides, the build up is gonna scare poor Shep again.
True- at least not broadcasting it so thoroughly would have allowed a little breathing room. It's a tricky time for Israel. Buildup time is extremely important for morale and the "fighting spirit" to engage..not that I've any doubt of the IDF's resolve and desire to whallop this enemy.
Just a timing thing. Not easy..