Posted on 01/09/2009 11:20:44 AM PST by goldstategop
In Sderot, a correspondent summarized the concerns of residents that the government would agree to a cease-fire too soon, without definitively crippling the militant group Hamas' ability to fire rockets.
The people of Sderot, he said, "would rather the [army] continue and finish this story once and for all."
Israeli public opinion overwhelmingly supports the Gaza campaign, buttressed by frustration over years of rocket attacks on southern communities and by the widespread belief that Hamas has brought the bloodshed on its own people. Israeli media coverage has largely reflected that sentiment.
"This is something we needed to do for a long time. It's not going to be pleasant, but it's necessary," said Gadi Taub, a communications professor at Hebrew University. "People are resiliently in favor of this operation."
An editorial published Wednesday in the conservative daily Jerusalem Post summed up the prevailing mood.
"How do Israelis feel when our artillery strikes a U.N.-run school building, killing dozens of people? The answer is: deeply shaken, profoundly distressed, sorrowful at the catastrophic loss of life," the article said. "But we do not feel guilt. We are angry at Hamas for forcing this war on us."
A cartoon in Wednesday's edition of the newspaper Maariv showed Israeli tanks rolling by while being encouraged by three cheerleaders -- each wearing the logo of one of Israel's three TV news channels.
The mounting Gazan death toll and international criticism have also stoked a defiant response among many Israeli commentators who are deeply aware that 1 million Israelis live within range of Gazan rockets.
(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Indeed.
If the Israelis would take out Gore, they would deserve our undying gratitude.
For that matter, why can’t we just kill the b@st@rd ourselves?
Ditto.
Because it's against the law?
It must be nice not to have a bunch of country haters at every corner .
LOL. You guys are too funny. Poor Gore, he’s become a parody of himself. I actually feel sorry for him (just a little).
The MSM supports the Pals, Hamas and wants Bush and Rice and the UN to clip the wings of Israel with a cease fire. But, as Charles Krauth. wrote today, this would stop Israel from digging out Hamas and stopping their rule in Gaza City. Hopefully, Bush will disappear from the scene before Israel stops its military action.
Somali Pirates Free Saudi Supertanker
Reuters, AOL News | Jan. 9, 2009 | Mohamed Olad Hassan
Posted on 01/09/2009 11:31:01 AM PST by gleeaikin
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2161727/posts
‘On the Road in Iraq With Our Troops and Gary Sinise’ - FNC, Sat., 1-10-09
Fox News | 1-9-09
Posted on 01/09/2009 10:45:43 AM PST by STARWISE
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2161701/posts
WHAT! Israel has attacked Al Gore?
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Poor LA Times reporter. He has no experience...no frame of reference for a nation’s media supporting its own military rather than the enemy. Kind of like a lost puppy, isn’t he!
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
The Goracle should always be muzzled..
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