Wednesday December 24, 2008

I've Been Thinking:

You and I are not the only ones who know that Israel is preparing to strike Gaza in order to stop the rocket barrage that has showered Israel since the "lull" expired last week.
Hamas knows, too.

Hamas knows that Israel is preparing a land offensive and Hamas is preparing a defense.
When Israel enters Gaza Hamas wants to inflict as many casualties as possible.
Hamas has planted mines and explosives, obstacles that will maim and kill Israeli soldiers.
Israel knows that, too.

Israel knows that the home team has certain advantages.
Israel knows that tanks and vehicles are limited to a handful of routes.
Israel has no doubt that those will be booby trapped.
Israel also knows that Hamas has no compunction about hiding among the civilian masses who can provide them with the perfect cover.
Israel knows that Hamas will coordinate strikes behind the protective cover of children and elderly Palestinians.
Israel would be best advised to keep off the roads and use air attacks whenever possible.

Most importantly Hamas knows that the world will come out strongly against Israel and will condemn Israel for protecting her citizens by re-entering Gaza.

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