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2008-12-31 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

Hamas broadens rocket scope to Gedera, constant barrage

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Posted by lotp 2008-12-31 09:16|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 The first half of the article makes sense, the conlusions and recommendations don't, particularly the nonsense about waiting for the "weather to clear".

Sounds like the IDF is waiting for Hamas to expose themselves further - the better to target them on the ground.

Also, the "recovery" of Hamas seems a bit premature. The IDF didn't get a one punch knockout, and I doubt they expected one - they did get in a heavy first strike, and if they've learned anything in the past few years, they probably have steps 2-3-4 gamed out.

Sounds like they're ready and able to carry on unless the missile attacks drop to zero, which seems unlikely.

Posted by Halliburton - Mysterious Conspiracy Division 2008-12-31 10:22|| 2008-12-31 10:22|| Front Page Top

#2 But if Israel's missiles are laser-guided (about which I have no idea), wouldn't they need clear weather to guide?

Posted by trailing wife ">trailing wife 2008-12-31 12:58|| 2008-12-31 12:58|| Front Page Top

#3 Depends on their design, tw. Some advanced US ordnance manage in all weather conditions.

Posted by lotp 2008-12-31 13:04|| 2008-12-31 13:04|| Front Page Top

#4 I believe the majority of "smart" ordnance is guided by GPS (all weather). Laser guided munitions however, require an individual i.e commando units to paint the target in real time.

Posted by bradeous 2008-12-31 21:27|| 2008-12-31 21:27|| Front Page Top

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