Reply #1: Olmert in Ashkelon: It's us or them

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During a visit to Ashkelon, which has sustained rocket fire from Hamas since the start of Operation Cast Lead, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert hinted that the IDF Gaza offensive will continue in a particularly firm speech delivered in the town.

"If after this whole effort we discover that rockets with increasing ranges are making their way into Gaza that can reach up to 80, and even 100, kilometers, how will we see ourselves? How will our neighbors see us? Therefore, there is no question. There is no hesitation," added Olmert.

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"Will it take time? Yes, it will take time. We will continue for as much time is necessary in order to remove this threat from our heads," added Olmert, who hinted that patience in the Israeli upper echelons is wearing thin as they prepare to enter the third phase of the military operation in Gaza.

The prime minister added, "I hear from the entire Israeli people: Keep going, keep moving on condition that you reach the achievements for which you went to battle. We have many murder organizations in front of us, and in this war, what can we do? We cannot be soft. It is us or them."

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