Day 7 of Israeli operation

[Christina]

Day 7 of Israeli operation: Suspense in Israel and Gaza for ground operationDEBKAfile Special AnalysisJanuary 2, 2009, 11:05 PM (GMT+02:00) Old Russian Phagot anti-tank weaponAlthough Israeli Defense Forces have the defense cabinet's green light for a ground operation in the Gaza Strip, the final go-ahead had not been given Friday, Jan. 2 – Day 7 of the Gaza campaign by the trio of decision-makers, prime minister Ehud Olmert, defense minister Ehud Barak and foreign minister Tzipi Livni. Suspense is high on both sides of the border. DEBKAfile quotes the view among high-ranking military sources that this decision is a historic one: Without a decisive ground assault on Hamas, a million citizens of the South will be entitled to feel that for the first time in 60 years, the state has abdicated its responsibility for their safety. Hamas will take it that Israel has lost its nerve. DEBKAfile's military sources report tacticians are discussing at least two scenarios. One favors a short in-and-out incursion with heavy tanks, armored infantry and air units hitting Hamas hard before pulling back. Another advocates a broader more fundamental treatment to destroy Hamas's military capabilities root and branch, withdraw and then follow up with sorties as necessary – as per the successful West Bank model.IDF officers warn that time now is of the essence; every hour that leaves Israel tanks stationary outside Gaza encourages Hamas propagandists to mock the Israel government (in Hebrew). A government that does not defend the rocket-blasted citizens of Sderot, Ashkelon, Ashdod and Beersheba, they say, will not defend Tel Aviv either when the rockets start coming.Hamas is feigning eagerness for an Israeli incursion in order to boost its own morale, Southern command officers stress. This pose is broadcast to support the argument for an immediate ceasefire. In fact, say the officers, Hamas is scared and ill-prepared. Apart from the hard core of 1,500 members of its military wing, the Ezz e-Din al-Qassam, Hamas' rank and file consists of 13,000 members of their police force and teenagers aged 15 to 16. They have been trained superficially to use the old Russian Phagot 9k-111 guided anti-tank missiles, which is the most advanced anti-armor weapon in the Hamas armory. It was manufactured in the 1960s for the Red Army. Israel tanks are equipped with counter-measures for far more sophisticated weapons. In any case, Hamas' courses were limited to practice shoots at stationary targets. They have never been exposed to realistic combat situations, requiring them to stop a fast-moving column of Israeli Chariots under artillery fire and aerial attack.Ahead of a potential invasion, Israeli air strikes destroyed the private homes of at least 45 Hamas commanders by Friday night as a means of breaking their fighting spirit. Aware of its deficiencies, Hamas has stopped firing its heavy 120mm mortars at Israeli targets and is keeping them in reserve for an Israeli tank advance in the Gaza Strip.Israel's high military command and intelligence experts are urging the Olmert government to seize the moment. They believe that striking Hamas now would be put Israel's feet on the shortest and most effective path to an exit from the Gaza war. They argue that it is better to go in hard now for an initial incursion and then decide how to proceed according to results. A slow, hesitant action must be avoided at all costs because the Hamas would soon pick up on any signs of vacillation or weakness.

 

[cedarhart]

Unbelievable! It seems that this is Prophesy fulfillment. The Arab Nations are pressuring Egypt to join their coalition against Israel, as they are holding out. Otherwise, all nations are oppose to Israel. Even Iraq as a Democracy and ally of the US at present, hates Israel. CNN stated that in 2008, Hamas fired over 3,000 rockets into Israel! How many times per day is this that sirens went off and Israelis were forced to seek out their bomb shelters. They have only a 30 second window of opportunity to seek safety. And that was during the "Peace Agreement" of a "Cease Fire"!This is a new psychological and Spiritual war that has begun and Israel vows to finish it. Hamas is well aware that they cannot win as they are not able to completely defend the entire region with weaponry that they have. Yet, they continue. Why? There is a purposeful plan to have Arab Nations and the UN Security Council condemn Israel for its "over-reaction" to their aggression. Even the US have proposed to Israel that they "back off" from this retaliation.This will line up that the entire world will condemn Israel and will therefore, justify any action taken by any of the nations against them. This is what Russian backed Iran has been waiting for. The more chaos, the better as they believe that it will bring in the "12th Imam" of Mohammad, their Savior. Guess who it will really be?The chips are all falling into play. No one will condone or support Israel. This action of war is bringing us all that much closer to the Tribulation time. It is surreal but is currently in process. Hold on tight to the Word as the ride will be an exciting one! Remember that Father loves His children that love Him! You protect those whom you love!Cedarhart

 

[tim_from_pa]

(cedarhart;67162)
Unbelievable! It seems that this is Prophesy fulfillment. The Arab Nations are pressuring Egypt to join their coalition against Israel, as they are holding out. Otherwise, all nations are oppose to Israel. Even Iraq as a Democracy and ally of the US at present, hates Israel. CNN stated that in 2008, Hamas fired over 3,000 rockets into Israel! How many times per day is this that sirens went off and Israelis were forced to seek out their bomb shelters. They have only a 30 second window of opportunity to seek safety. And that was during the "Peace Agreement" of a "Cease Fire"!This is a new psychological and Spiritual war that has begun and Israel vows to finish it. Hamas is well aware that they cannot win as they are not able to completely defend the entire region with weaponry that they have. Yet, they continue. Why? There is a purposeful plan to have Arab Nations and the UN Security Council condemn Israel for its "over-reaction" to their aggression. Even the US have proposed to Israel that they "back off" from this retaliation.This will line up that the entire world will condemn Israel and will therefore, justify any action taken by any of the nations against them. This is what Russian backed Iran has been waiting for. The more chaos, the better as they believe that it will bring in the "12th Imam" of Mohammad, their Savior. Guess who it will really be?The chips are all falling into play. No one will condone or support Israel. This action of war is bringing us all that much closer to the Tribulation time. It is surreal but is currently in process. Hold on tight to the Word as the ride will be an exciting one! Remember that Father loves His children that love Him! You protect those whom you love!Cedarhart
The main thing that irks me about the whole situation is that the whole world has blinders on just because of their disdain for Israel. As I always say, "Put the shoe on the other foot". If Israel had been firing rockets to pester Hamas for the last several years, the whole world would be upset at Israel for that for a long time already. Yet, that is exactly what Hamas is doing to Israel. So, the logic of these so-called leaders, politicians and intellectuals is simply this: If Israel invades because of the rocket fire, they are in the wrong. IF Israel on the other hand did exactly what Hamas is doing and the roles were reversed, then Israel is still in the wrong. As a matter of fact, an Israel supporter ought to just get cocky and tell the nonsupporting nations that no matter what happens you all think its always Israel's fault. Nobody has the guts to do that because that would not be considered diplomacy, but if someone did have the guts to say that, then maybe, just maybe some people would start to think at the idiocy of their logic (and for sure would get news media coverage). On the other hand, I guess not---- I would not hold my breath on that one.

 

[Wakka]

God be with Israel.