A request for Hamas: Please do.
Hamas operatives threatened Israel and said that “the Zionist enemy will pay a heavy price for its ground incursion.”
The statement from the group said, “Our men will fight until the last drop of blood and never give up.” (Ali Waked)
Granting them their wish: See above.
A number of terrorists have been killed in clashes with IDF troops in Gaza. Military officials told Ynet that a number of exchanges of fire have taken place already, just hours after the ground incursion began, in which terrorists advanced on forces.
Barak’s words: Some of them.
“The campaign won’t be easy and it won’t be short,” he said, emphasizing that the operation entails the risking of Israeli lives. “I know well the dangers that come with an offensive, and what the heavy price will be.”
“I don’t want to fool anyone. The residents of southern Israel will also undergo some tough times,” Barak continued.
MSNBC: The Media Super Bias Company. Here’s a tip: Don’t bother watching.
Yeah, but W.’s going to veto the UNSC resolution: Ehud Olmert said that Israel didn’t need permission for the Gaza operation.
If you haven’t seen it yet, read it now: President Bush called Hamas terrorists in his weekly radio address. I think he’s feeling guilty because he knows that forcing Israel to give up the Philadelphi Corridor is what caused the current situation.
Fox News Channel: The palate cleanser to CNN and MSNBC.