Keep in mind that the reason Hamas has longer range missiles is the inaction of OUR gov't. headed by Olmert, Livni, & Barak. Their inaction allowed Hamas to acquire better arms & missiles. The Kadima gov't. bears the ultimate responsibility by it's incredible negligence.

Carpet bomb the Philadelphie route where the tunnels are. This is where explosives and missiles are being smuggled into Gaza

But, now we need to show support. Even if this operation is irresponsibly late Even if this operation is done for political positioning And even if this operation is meant to save face of Olmert, help propel Livni, and stop the bleeding of Mandates to Barak. We should all show a united front for this, support full force from the IAF, pray for the well being of the IDF ground troops, and just support some good 'ol ass kicking. But once this operation is done, then yes Terry, go all out and criticize this incredibly incompetent government.

The "disengagement" - The evacuation of Gush Katif and with it, the evacuation of the Philadelphi Route enabled the Hamas to smuggle Grad rockets from Sinai into Gaza. The Likud was warning that this would happen, but Kadima and the leftists argued that Bibi is just trying to frighten the public with unrealistic scenarios

The deterrent to Hezbollah missiles is the repeat destruction of Lebanon and many casualties. Gazans and Hamas will also find that their terror efforts will result in mounting destruction and casualties in Gaza. All Gaza will get in the end is just another truce. It's a lot of pain for no gain.

Why the Palestinians in Gaza used that degree of ultimate restraint to respond to Israel's strike? Why they are using only today antitank missiles against the Israeli choppers? The Answer is simple; they are getting more and more displienced. On the other side, what is the Israeli plan? the Israeli plane is wait-and-see, no plan but planes!

It's not just Gaza that was neglected. This is basically the same pattern that allowed Hezbollah to become a major threat, it's the same thinking that contemplates a treaty with Syria even as they arm against us, it's the same with the Iranian threat, & you could go down the line on everything from education to water management. Face it - we have had & now have governments that ignore everything except their own narrow political interests, incompetent political hacks of little intellect, poor quality opportunists & worthless bureaucrats, ''pass-the-buck'' specialists, with no accountability & even less responsibility. Given our circumstances, this is unpardonable.

Why the Palestinians in Gaza used that degree of ultimate restraint to respond to Israel's strike? Why they are using only today antitank missiles against the Israeli choppers? The Answer is simple; they are getting more and more displienced. On the other side, what is the Israeli plan? the Israeli plane is wait-and-see, no plan but planes!

Ashdod, the fifth largest city in Israel, is home to over 200,000 residents and Israel's largest port, accounting for sixty percent of the country's imported goods. It is located just under 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) north of Gaza. The inland city of Kiryat Gat, in the Southern District, is located 56 kilometers (35 miles) southeast of Tel Aviv. "We will strike beyond Ashkelon," several Hamas leaders have declared at rallies and in Arabic-language press conferences, sometimes citing Ashdod by name. More Hamas at : http://xrl.us/owddi

critical moments for Israel's existence; go! go, it's only the erev rav mentality which will do the job.

We are seeing the dividends and interest payments on Israel's long investment in the U.S. led peace process. You faith in the agenda of your sugar daddy was in vain. Peace with Islam is impossible.

the 275 killed people aren't victims of the Israelians bombs , you talk about damaged houses and people lightly injured, don'y tou see the killed people in Gaza, there is no body , there are hands, legs, heads , everything is messy ,

Raise the alert along the Northern Border as well...Hezbollah just might want to get in on the action to try to help Hamas in Gaza especially when Iran announced that all Muslims must help the Pales. in Gaza! So if you haven't done so yet Mr. Barak raise the alert level along both border with Lebanon and Syria as well,it doesn't hurt to be prepared!

What about them? They are mostly militants - casualties of war. Go take it up with Hamas.

Where is the PROOF that we have 240 Dead?????? There are none!

im from Gaza near the border , and i have SMS for Barak and Olmert.... stupids if you think that we will fall or cry becuse of casulties , till the last child of our generations we will resiste you. we ready for being all in the heaven with Muhamad PBUH .... come on and we will give IDF our special dragon Kiss

Terry, they have these weapons because our government did not act responsibly by blowing up the tunnels to stop the smuggling of explosives and weapons into Gaza. Now they have claimed that the IAF have bombed 40 tunnels in 4 minutes. If this would have been done several years ago and on a continuous basis the people down south would have been spared terrible anxiety, death and injuries. We must never allow ourselves to have a government that just watches the people suffer like they have done in Sderot and nearby villages.

Shortly everything within your vicinity would turn into a pile of rubble. I'd like to see your big talk then.