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Gaza rocket fire continues unabated
Neri Brenner
Published: 24.10.12, 13:44
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1. Barak
Ron ,   LA   (10.24.12)
A few ideas for Barak: no more supplies for Gaza, The IAF needs to target something besides empty buildings, and Israel needs to fire back at the origin of fire with cheap rockets...
2. iron dumb: 1 out of 10
Larry ,   Los Angeles   (10.24.12)
who is kidding who? Iron dumb ain't much.
3. ....and Barak and Bibi just talk unabated
DT ,   TA Israel   (10.24.12)
4. Tal Russo, IDF southern commander
Bracha Goldman ,   Beersheva, Israel   (10.24.12)
I GENUINELY THINK THAT TAL RUSSO IS DELUSIONAL. WE ARE NOT LIVING A NORMAL LIFE - IT IS NOT NORMAL TO WAIT FOR HAMAS'S NEXT BARRAGE OF MISSILES. IT IS NOT NORMAL TO NOT HAVE SCHOOL ON SCHOOL DAYS. IT IS NOT NORMAL TO BE WITHIN 15 SECONDS OF A SAFE AREA. TAL RUSSO, YOU NEED A REALITY CHECK
5. Sad and pathetic was of life
David Hartman ,   Raleigh, NC   (10.24.12)
I could not even comprehend living under such conditions as the citizens of Southern Israel, which is tantamount to living under conditions of war. The government's response to this has been completely ineffectual and the targeted pinpoint strikes are little more than tit-for-tat responses. The only thing that will stop this is a devastating disproportional response, which unfortunately seems extremely unlikely.
6. Too many missiles
Tian Chen ,   HK   (10.24.12)
The boarder between North Korea & South Korea is very quite and has been for years. This is because the North has managed to build up so many missiles that it could level Seoul (SK capital) at the press of a button. With those $400 Million Quatar has given Hamas, how many missiles could they build, and what happens when they amass so many that it is unthinkable for Israel to strike Gaza knowing that they will overwhealm Iron Dome and destroy the near by towns? Perhaps when there is a ballance of terror then there will be calm as in Korea.
7.  I genuinely think the residents lead a normal life ?
david ,   montreal, canada   (10.24.12)
8. Guess who is the loughing stock of the Middle East ?
Gabe ,   Canada   (10.24.12)
9. This will not end............
Ben ,   Free world   (10.24.12)
These attacks will not end until Hamas is defeated. With Hamas in control of Gaza Israel will never be safe. Now is the time for a massive attack on Hamas using all means (air & ground forces) until Hamas raises the white flag. They only understand force.
10. #2 Larry
Paul ,   Paris   (10.24.12)
Um Larry- the iron dome interceptors are very expensive. They are programmed to hit only rockets that are in danger of hitting populated areas or causing civilian casualties. If the rocket is going to land in an empty field, then iron dome wont waste thousands of dollars firing it down. Thats not dumb- its really pretty smart!
11. Gantz: "possible retaliation" ???
Devorah   (10.24.12)
Is Gantz for real? Is Barak for real squirming about "simple solutions?" What is wrong with these men? There IS a simple solution, and that solution's working name would be Cast Lead 2. And screw the U.S. election, screw the U.N., screw the EU and screw anybody who doesn't like it. These are our brothers and sisters, and their lives are in danger. End of story.
12. Am I right in thinking that Barak and Russo
Arlene ,   Am Israel Chai   (10.24.12)
must live on another planet?? Hello there, earth calling...this is not a normal life you ditz! And oh so good to hear Barak is fighting on...is there a battle? Is Barak actually in Israel right now....no business trips? The defense minister that defends his own interests. Are you actually aware of what it is like to live daily in fear of the Red Alert and know you have quite q way to run for cover. Do you like wasting tax payers money bombing empty buildings,,because if this is your way of warning them in Gaza...IT SURE AINT WORKING!! Please get of your fat butts government people and lets see just how loyal and caring you are for your people. You bomb emty places, they make a Paliwood movie of injured, so why not just bomb and be done with it, todays news headlines...tomorrows history.
13. but why TOLERATE even one rocket...
jewbie ,   ATLANTA GA USA   (10.24.12)
did you see turkeys response to syrian shelling? a 24 hour hail of Turkish artillery fire over 5 days. That is a response! That is a true proportional hit back...something Israel has spared gaza.
14. This is a distraction play ordered to bring Israel in focus
(10.24.12)
Syria, Lebanon are playing with Hezbollah and Hamas to distract issues...
15. "If there were simple solutions,"
A ,   Belgium   (10.24.12)
I have 2 solutions, DefenseLESS Minister Creampuff Barak: First, you give your place to someone who does not wait for hundreds or thousands of rockets to fall on Israel before reacting, meaning, doing nothing. Go home, you have proven your worthlessness. Second solution: Napalm...NAPALM... dropped indiscriminatly all over Gaza whenever a rocket falls in Israel. Cruel? Inhumane? Of course, but until the mindless population of gaza gets rid of their terrorist government, they can also live in fear and have their lives disrupted, just like in Southern Israel. 2 very simple solutions
16. According to the Military Commander
Sarah B ,   Tel Aviv/London   (10.24.12)
for Southern Israel these rockets do not impact on Israeli society. In which case Keep Calm and carry On. You are not going to get any compensation, so you might as well just get on with it. Iron Dome is doing it's job, none of you are dying stop whinging
17. Larry Dumb 10 out of 10
Ahmad Cohen ,   Ibn Mousa HaLevy   (10.24.12)
Every anti-rocket missile fired costs $70,000. Iron Dome computers the trajectory to see if it will fall harmlessly in uninhabited area or in populated areas. If it will fall in uninhabited areas it doesn't waste a $70,000 missile. Again Larry shows how dumb he is and how smart Israelis are.
18. Relax everyone, it's not what you think
Jeffrey in Boston ,   Boston, USA   (10.24.12)
These are not rockets. Just some small fireworks celebrating Jimmy Carter's groveling visit to Abbas. Move along now.
19. In case you wonder why the IDF always reacts first
Biased Media ,   global   (10.24.12)
according to the BBC, Fox New, Herald, CNN, ABC, AP, Royters etc...
20. touriing sites?
isaac   (10.24.12)
Stop touring sites and thinking too much,retaliate already,who the hell would let their people suffer barrage after barrage of rockets and then go see the sites? its time to act.the only clear solution is to blow up their entire infrasturcture.cut the power and target their storage depotsEnough suffering for our people in the south!.
21. Bravo!
isaac   (10.24.12)
Bravo,finally someone who makes sense!!
22. bibi: do something or resign.
isaac   (10.24.12)
23. How smart Israelis are, #17?
Cameron ,   USA   (10.24.12)
Now there is a question mark! Growing complacent & nonchalant about weekly bombardment? The quality of 'smart'........hmmm
24. Why do Israeli Leaders Meekly Submit to Islam's Constant
Linda Rivera ,   New York, USA   (10.24.12)
rocket attacks? The only way peace has ever been achieved is through TOTAL DEFEAT of the enemy. Israel, defeat your genocidal barbaric enemies now!
25. # 16
Birdi ,   Israel   (10.24.12)
Only a cold hearted crumb like you could believe that the rockets landing on southern Israel have no impact on Israel society. What planet do you come from?
26. all that is needed is one gigantic
Barney ,   USA   (10.24.12)
response without tiptoeing around "civilians". Israels civilians are the target. Will never make a dent unless operate from strength.
27. Cameron - Idiot alert-pay atention
BEN JABO (M ACHAL) ,   ISRAEL   (10.24.12)
The Mad Blind Shielkhalmost manged to blow up your Twin Towers, you stood like a bunch of Dodos and he completed the job via some of his associates, didnt he? And the walls came tumbling, as in JKericho of old
28. #25
Rachel ,   Arad, Israel   (10.24.12)
She was being sarcastic...but #16 lives in T-A and does have some odd takes on things from some of her other postings. What should get firmly into people's heads is that we are damned if we do and damned if we don't. Nor can we depend upon support from others. Certainly not the US if O-Muslim wins. It's Blue & White for ourselves and to hell with what others think.
29. # 28
Birdi ,   Israel   (10.25.12)
She lives in TA like you & I live in Tibet! She hasn't got a clue about life in Israel & proves it via her posts every time. Our Government needs to give Zahal a free hand to liquidate Hamas & their cronies who are causing untold havoc in southern Israel. Praying Obama will loose.
30. Israel wont keep the cease fire....It's just
(10.25.12)
another False Flag... TATA
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