Posted on 01/19/2009 1:12:45 PM PST by SmithL
JERUSALEM, Israel (AP) -- Gaza's streets brimmed with energy Monday as people picked up the pieces of their lives, while Israeli officials said they planned to pull all troops from the territory by Barack Obama's inauguration as president of the United States on Tuesday.
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon planned to travel to Gaza on Tuesday to inspect the damage and visit United Nations facilities hit in the fighting. The visit will make him the highest-ranking international official to visit the territory since Hamas militants took it over in June 2007.
Ban will not meet officials from Hamas, whose government is not internationally recognized.
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I believe that both sides have been ordered by B.O’s people to lay low until the Messiah is seated on his throne.
Jan21st ... back to normal business and Iran will be looking to deliver the knockout nuclear punch as fast as it can.
Just seems to be very convenient timing to have a cease fire while the “One” is having his coronation.
Just seems to be very convenient timing to have a cease fire while the “One” is having his coronation.
100% correct. The Israelis started ops knowing that everything would have to be wrapped up by Jan 20. They knew Bush and Condi would not intervene. Also works well as it removes a headache for incoming admin, thus earning Barak’s gratitude.
A win-win situation for everyone except Hamas and the people who assisted them with rocket storage, etc.
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