Monday December 29, 2008

I've Been Thinking:

The death of innocent civilians, whether Israeli or Palestinian, is tragic.
The situation in Gaza warrants serious evaluation.

Hamas was hitting and hitting, launching more and more rockets into Israel it was inevitable that eventually Israel was going to strike back and strike with great force, principally from the air using fighter jets and helicopters.

Gaza is one of the most densely populated places on the face of the earth. Regardless of how precise the Israeli air force targeting mechanisms are and how accurate Israeli intelligence is in identifying targets, it is inevitable that some civilians in Gaza will be hurt. It is Israel's job to make certain that the number of civilian casualties is as few as possible and Israel takes that job seriously.

Everyone knew this was going to happen.
Hamas knew and they actually egged Israel on.
Egypt knew and with the exception of a short period of time when their borders were breached at 4 points and a major was shot and killed Egypt has maintained their border with Gaza and not permitted Palestinians to spill into Egypt.

Gordon Johndroe, spokesman for the National Security Council, said it best:
"Hamas' continued rocket attacks into Israel must cease if the violence is to stop. Hamas must end its terrorist activities if it wishes to play a role in the future of the Palestinian people. The United States urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties as it targets Hamas in Gaza."

This is only a beginning. Gaza will not go away.

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