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Israel-Palestine-Jordan
Israel 'wants rapid Gaza pullout'
2009-01-19
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said he wants Israeli troops to leave Gaza "as quickly as possible". Mr Olmert was speaking at a news conference with European leaders after first Israel, then Hamas declared unilateral ceasefires in Gaza. Some Israeli troops have already begun pulling out of the Gaza Strip, following a three-week offensive.

Meanwhile, Ismail Haniya, the top Hamas leader in Gaza, said the Palestinians had won a great victory over Israel. "The enemy has failed to achieve its goals," he said in a speech broadcast on Hamas' Al-Aqsa TV.
Posted by:Fred

#4  So, Olmert has done it once more : not letting the Israeli army destroy definitely a terrorist genocidal organization.

Olmert : the worst Israeli Prime Minister ever.
Posted by: Leroidavid   2009-01-19 22:29  

#3  Israeli blogs are reporting evidence of open rebellion against Hamas. In that context, the IDF could lower the intensity of conflict and work at finding the rockets and launchers. Unless they get them, the mission will fail.

Reminder: Ashkelon electrical facilities generate a quarter of Israel's power. At this moment, that infrastructure is in jeopardy. Unless major change occurs, Hamas will acquire accurate weapons that could take out said infrastructure. Some Israelis promote use of nukes, if that occurs. The stakes are higher than most observers believe.
Posted by: Ulinetle Lumumba7981   2009-01-19 16:05  

#2  Rapid pullout is good. Make the Gazans sleep in the wet spot
Posted by: Frank G   2009-01-19 11:11  

#1  Not good. The problems will simply recur.
Posted by: Richard of Oregon   2009-01-19 10:45  

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