Israel launches air strikes on Gaza, 145 dead

My Way ^ | Dec. 27, 2008 | IBRAHIM BARZAK

[COUNTrecount]

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli warplanes retaliating for rocket fire from the Gaza Strip pounded dozens of security compounds across the Hamas-ruled territory in unprecedented waves of airstrikes Saturday, killing at least 155 and wounding more than 310 in the single bloodiest day of fighting in recent memory.

Hamas said all of its security installations were hit and responded with several medium-range Grad rockets at Israel, reaching deeper than in the past. One Israeli was killed and at least four people were wounded.

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said "the operation will last as long as necessary," but it was not clear if it would be coupled with a ground offensive. Asked if Hamas political leaders might be targeted next, military spokeswoman Maj. Avital Leibovich said, "Any Hamas target is a target."

The strikes caused widespread panic and confusion in Gaza, as black clouds of smoke rose above the territory, ruled by Hamas for the past 18 months. Some of the Israeli missiles struck in densely populated areas as children were leaving school, and women rushed into the streets frantically looking for their children.

[Cindy]

Thank you CountRecount.

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[Dustbunny]

Tit for Tat

[bearsgirl90]

Asked if Hamas political leaders might be targeted next, military spokeswoman Maj. Avital Leibovich said, "Any Hamas target is a target."

Gotta LOVE it!!! Go Israel!!

[Citizen Tom Paine]

It is amazing that there were that many wedding parties going on at the same time yesterday. I certainly hope that the brides and grooms escaped. /s

[WellyP]

Way to go! Blow the living crap out of them. It is the only these animals understand!

[The Anti-One]

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said "the operation will last as long as necessary,"

Doubtful. More likely Israel will give away more land for peace.

[Ukiapah Heep]

Good.

[Dustbunny]

More likely Israel will give away more land for peace.

Yep, they always do. You would think they would have learned to stand firm after all these centuries.

[The Anti-One]

What’s worse is now Israel has BO stepping into office. The Antichrist himself will force Israel into a land for peace deal or a treaty that NO EDUCATED and biblically informed person wants.

[hamburglar]

B0 has already condemned the attacks.

[The Anti-One]

B0 has already condemned the attacks.

But of course. Those are his brethren Israel is dispatching to Allah.

[omega4179]

Media bullshit. “unprecedented waves” “bloodiest” what about the YEARS of constant rocket launches from Gazeh.

[Chode]

Mazel tov...

[itches]

Israel will cave, they got as much fortitude there as we do here..

[badpacifist]

An air strike should occur for every rocket fired. They can’t match hitting the target.

[fella]

More likely Israel will give away more land for peace.

Like our own RATs like to play conservative before an election Olmerts crew is trying to out Lakud(sp) the Lakud(sp) before their election. If they really want to be reelected they should send in the armored Cats and start leveling everything in Gaza.

[The Anti-One]

If they really want to be reelected they should send in the armored Cats and start leveling everything in Gaza.

{#@& Gaza. They need to be taking out Iran!

[stockpirate]

Gee I am disappointed in the low numbers. They sould really use fuel/air bombs and lets work to increase these numbers.

No sarcasm

[pnh102]

Why is Israel going so easy on Gaza? A few nukes would have incinerated the whole population in 5 minutes.

And yes I mean it.