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Behind the Aegis

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10. From what I read, they are going after the tunnels.

Reply to MrBig (Reply #8)

Thu Jul 17, 2014, 04:04 PM

Jul 2014

13 Hamas members were caught entering Israel early this morning (local time), during the ceasefire, I believe. (ETA: The tunnel incursion happened prior to the ceasefire. My mistake.) The decision was made to go after the tunnels. The air assault will continue to target the rockets and launching sites.

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Israel begins ground offensive in Gaza [View all] Bosonic Jul 2014 OP

Sky News: Israel PM Instructed Military to Begin Ground Offensive KeepItReal Jul 2014 #1

This ought to work out well. Comrade Grumpy Jul 2014 #2

I'm shocked. Blue_Adept Jul 2014 #3

Where are they supposed to go? salib Jul 2014 #4

They have no place to go maddezmom Jul 2014 #5

Excellent question. herding cats Jul 2014 #7

That's cruel. They will be alsame Jul 2014 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author cerveza_gratis Jul 2014 #25

As you well know, the "stated goals" can often differ significantly from the actual goals [n/t] Maedhros Jul 2014 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author cerveza_gratis Jul 2014 #31

Yes, the "fish in a barrel" motivation is hyperbole. Maedhros Jul 2014 #32

This is so heartbreaking. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #30

Kick. Agschmid Jul 2014 #6

Not Surprised MrBig Jul 2014 #8

From what I read, they are going after the tunnels. Behind the Aegis Jul 2014 #10

...Or making a just peace with the Palestinians. There is that. Comrade Grumpy Jul 2014 #11

If Hamas was to demonstrate a commitment to peace hack89 Jul 2014 #13

So...like agreeing to a ceasefire? n/t MrBig Jul 2014 #14

How about not occupying Palestinian land and forcibly expelling Palestinians from their homes? Maedhros Jul 2014 #29

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Bigmack Jul 2014 #37

You know, this current conflict didn't start with any stupid rockets cpwm17 Jul 2014 #16

This is a pattern that has repeated itself throughout the history of the conflict.[n/t] Maedhros Jul 2014 #33

I am SOOOO against this. oldandhappy Jul 2014 #12

I actually support this Israeli action MrBig Jul 2014 #15

You make a good point. red dog 1 Jul 2014 #17

Agree with everything you said n/t MrBig Jul 2014 #21

here are a couple of petitions Duppers Jul 2014 #35

Thank You, just signed it. oldandhappy Jul 2014 #42

Kick red dog 1 Jul 2014 #18

It's an Old Tactic-- Kill them all Let God sort them out warrant46 Jul 2014 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author cerveza_gratis Jul 2014 #26

They won't kill even 1000 warrant46 Jul 2014 #43

Things look darkest before the dawn....... ballyhoo Jul 2014 #20

So operation "Mowing the Lawn" begins Larkspur Jul 2014 #22

I don't MrBig Jul 2014 #24

Considering Israeli failure means a much larger war Tetris_Iguana Jul 2014 #39

Disgrace! hrmjustin Jul 2014 #23

Post removed Post removed Jul 2014 #27

Nothing funny about this theHandpuppet Jul 2014 #34

+1. sick. cali Jul 2014 #36

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2014 #38

Good...Bibi practically begged Hamas to stop... Rhinodawg Jul 2014 #40

CNN Reporter Deletes Tweet Calling Israelis Cheering Missile Strikes ‘Scum’ Roy Serohz Jul 2014 #41