[LarryLied]

Right. Every military action should have a reason which brings a force closer to an objective. Perhaps there is a reason here but it is not spelled out in this article.

[Duvdevan]

The reason is simple:- we have to get into that building and not by the front door, lets go via the car park, sounds good, kadema. I would imagine that a parked car or two is a mute point when you are under fire. An IDF Soldier {Hermesh Oren}

[csap]

I am also wondering why they did this.

Only thing I can think of is to clear the battlefield for a new assault.