Two grad-type rockets fired from the Gaza Strip struck empty fields inside Israel today, doing no damage and causing no casualties, but becoming headline news in a number of Israeli media outlets.
Israel responded, as they always do, with a massive escalation of their ongoing air strikes against the strip, destroying a number of as-yet-unidentified targets in the tiny enclave in what they called a “retaliatory” measure.
So far no group has claimed responsibility for the rockets, but the Hamas faction has been trying to negotiate deals among smaller groups to refrain from launching such strikes. This has been rejected by the would-be al-Qaeda affiliate in the strip, however, which sees Hamas’ government as illegitimate.
The latest escalation comes just one day after Israel’s Public Security Minister called for a full-scale invasion of the Gaza Strip to prevent future missile strikes, and will likely spawn yet more calls for such an attack.
Israelis grind Gaza again. Isn't like we haven't seen this before. So about tomorrow noon, Israel will commence raining white phosphorus munitions all over Gaza and God help the Palestinians caught out in the open.
Isn't the US supplying all those nasty weapons of mass destruction to Team Israeli Death Squad Six?
Those who are launching the ridiculously inaccurate rockets need to be strung by their buster browns and given a few dozen lashes for being STUPID. First of all for helping discredit Gaza and Palestine in the bid for statehood, and second- and I make it clear I do NOT condone the acts- for for choosing such amateurish weapons. I have far more respect for a) a fighter who knows when to NOT shoot, and b) a fighter who knows his business. I understand there will be attacks at some point, with all the various groups vying for recognition, but PLEASE STOP IT. All this event has caused is heartache and destruction to be visited upon Gaza once again, and for WHAT? A couple of holes in an abandoned field? Yes, I can see where baiting the IDF bear might be exciting and and give you 'street cred' among the rocket crowd, but keep a lid on it until your "skillz" are truly needed. When the IDF marches back in with Merkavas and armored troop carriers, you'll wish you had those few rockets to fight with. Your enthusiasm and willingness to fight is duly noted, but please, until Palestine and Gaza are free- the right way- just GO HOME and relax.
Since it's unknown who launched those rockets from inside the Gaza Strip, I suggest one remains mindful of the fact that Israel uses medical treatment as leverage to solicit informers and collaborators.
Due to the siege and the shortage in supplies and machines, Gazans who require emergency medical treatment must file their requests with the Israeli military. The few who are granted those requests — after several weeks, or months — are usually taken to an underground facility at the Erez crossing. There, a Shin-Bet agent instructs them that the privilege of medical treatment incurs a debt, payable by way of working for Israeli authorities and informing on fellow Palestinians.
John, i agree with you, and in the current situation the Palestinians are only making things worse for themselves by firing those rockets. The blame lies with those who have cheated and terrorized the Palestinians for decades, leading them with nowhere to turn but hopeless acts of violence, for when you're in a tight corner and surrounded on all sides, then what do you do? You respond in whatever way you can. At fault are the Zionist terrorists (not Jews as such, for there are many Jews who support Palestinian rights), the imperialist AIPAC regime in Washington, the so-called Quartett, cowardly European governments (particularly the Germans), people like the war monger Tony Blair etc etc. The one weapon which the Palestinians have, and which is all-conquering, is non-violent protest. They should proceed with their bid for recognition at the UN.
Israel is known to have informers inside Gaza. It is not beyond belief that Israel has more active help in Gaza to could go that step further and create 'facts on the ground'. The scenario happened in the past – rogue elements firings very small numbers of unguided rockets that Israel uses as a causus-belli. Qui bono this time? Bibi's ratings are plummeting in the polls. He will be more than ready to fall back on the well known ploy of starting a little war – a guarantee of raised poll ratings in Israel.
Sick and tired of these Israelis crackdowns on Palestian people. Haven't you understood yet 'since the biblical time' that the Talion law does not do any good? It seems that Israelis are the ones who don't want to make peace with the rest of the region. Is it that juicy of a business to be rocketting women, children and innocent people. Do you have a conscience? It appears dire hard to think out of your zionist views!!! What a pitty and these people call themselves the chosen people. What a blasphemy.
Who can prove that these “ROCKits” are really coming from Gaza and it’s not the Israelis themselves behind it. They are the specialists in false flag ops and wage war by deceit. Why should we believe what they claim.
Interestingly, Israel is allowed to bomb "their own people" while Qaddafi is not..
Bombing his own people would be inconsistent with the benefits enjoyed by Libyans under Qaddafi rule. Except the people who really try to tick off Qaddafi, who soon find serious trouble.
Israel is without purpose beyond their own personal appetites.
Thanks for the info. You really should discourage devil's advocates. They are mean and coarse like a cruel child.
Israel certainly has become the Promised Land for Organized Crime and a tool for the New World Order. They will for many years have trouble outside the wankers in congress and their buddies at the CFR. Humanity is made of higher aspirations. For the most part.