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2006-11-20 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

Report: Olmert orders targeting of Hamas leadership as 1000th Qassam fired

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Posted by anonymous5089 2006-11-20 07:57|| || Front Page|| [8 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 dhimmi carter is not going to be happy about this. If the Israeli's had even an ounce of decency and common sense they'd follow carter's demonstrated success at pacifying aggressors.

Here's the formula. 1) Pay them off. 2) Admit America's or Israel's total and complete responsibility for the hostilities. 3) If at all possible place American or Israeli interests in jeopardy or outright danger. 4) Make advanced reservations to accept nobel peace prize.

Posted by Lanny Ddub 2006-11-20 09:18|| 2006-11-20 09:18|| Front Page Top

#2 If Olmert and Peretz stay in power, Israel is doomed. That sounds kind of strong, but look at the picture:
1. Gaza is a terrorist stronghold again after an Israeli withdrawl.
2. Egypt is actively or tacitly aiding the effort of terrorists.
3. The situation in Lebanon is becoming the same or worse as before the last conflict.
4. French forces are enabling a Hizb'Allah buildup in Lebanon.

It is important to see what is happening to the Israelis now, because THAT will happen to the US, if we continue our trend.

I hope that the Israelis throw out Olmert and Co soon, or the IDF does, or Israel will disappear. Ultimately, it is up to the Israelis to decide their fate. This is not Lucy, Charlie Brown, and the football any more. It is for keeps.

Posted by Alaska Paul">Alaska Paul 2006-11-20 11:16|| 2006-11-20 11:16|| Front Page Top

#3 Good points, AP.

So when are the next Israeli elections?

What do Israeli polls say - is Olmert as unpopular there as he is here - or is the scapegoating thingy working?

Is anyone showing sufficient strength to challenge Olmert?

Posted by .com 2006-11-20 11:40|| 2006-11-20 11:40|| Front Page Top

#4 Israel has avoided physically hurting the political leadership of Hamas, and instead focused on targeting only those active in the military wing of the organization.

Here's a hint: there's no difference between the "political" and the "military" wings. In fact, anyone who admits to being a member of Hamas is fair game.

Posted by Rob Crawford">Rob Crawford 2006-11-20 12:24|| http://www.kloognome.com/]">[http://www.kloognome.com/] 2006-11-20 12:24|| Front Page Top

#5 Saturday, Deputy Prime Minister Avigdor Lieberman said that Hamas leaders "have to disappear, go to paradise, all of them." ... We have to focus on those who have something to lose - the leaders of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad.

These would be very encouraging words if it weren't for Olmert being in charge. His inertia has allowed for the enemy's formation of a perfect storm. The only thing missing is Iran's possesion of functional nuclear devices. As always, Arab terrorists will, nay, must overreach themselves and strike while the iron is cold. Otherwise, I'd be wagering on the Sampson Option right now.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2006-11-20 14:30|| 2006-11-20 14:30|| Front Page Top

#6 Bout time.

Posted by Icerigger 2006-11-20 15:40|| 2006-11-20 15:40|| Front Page Top

#7 Hamas obviously is actively campaigning for Bibi.

Posted by doc 2006-11-20 18:07|| 2006-11-20 18:07|| Front Page Top

#8 #1 That do you think Oslo acords were all about?

Posted by gromgoru 2006-11-20 20:34|| 2006-11-20 20:34|| Front Page Top

#9 Israel is being boxed in. With new weaponry that was developed over the last 20 years, the margin for error is becoming zero. A major dirty weapon (NBC)can seriously contaminate parts of Israel that would be a nightmare to clean up. The only way that Israel can protect herself is to go on the offensive and preemptively eliminate or neutralize the threats. Under Olmert, this is not happening. The Islamists are stupid enough to push the buttons until some real heavy sh*t happens, then everyone loses.

The fiasco of the last war with Hamas in Lebanon was a disaster for Israel. I hope that Israel does what she has to do to survive the next one. The Islamists can smell fear and they are going to attack again in the near future.

Posted by Alaska Paul">Alaska Paul 2006-11-20 21:41|| 2006-11-20 21:41|| Front Page Top

#10 The last sentence should be:

The Islamists can smell ~~fear~~ weakness and they are going to attack again in the near future.

Posted by Alaska Paul">Alaska Paul 2006-11-20 21:43|| 2006-11-20 21:43|| Front Page Top

#11 The Islamists are stupid enough to push the buttons until some real heavy sh*t happens, then everyone loses.

AP, I trust this is your equivalent of my own observation that Islam ~~can~~ will no more prevent its radicals from committing some jaw-dropping atrocity than it can make rivers run uphill. The jihadists simply cannot resist ratcheting up the number of innocents killed until it reaches a point where nuclear retaliation is the only appropriate response.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2006-11-20 23:27|| 2006-11-20 23:27|| Front Page Top

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