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Hamas is fighting, but Israel is winning
Hanoch Daum
Published: 11.07.14, 00:25
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1. The problem is...
Ralph ,   Rome   (07.11.14)
As everyone who is familiar in technology knows, the search for weak points in machines is very productive. They have already discovered that launching many rockets simultaneously confuses the Iron Dome. Tomorrow they will discover something else and the day after the Iron Dome will be no longer effective. Israel cannot afford to continue to live in this dysfunctional situation. I don't know the solution but this is not it
2. Israel cannot lose, but can she win?
ayatollah ghilmeini ,   usa   (07.11.14)
There is no substitute for victory. Rip Hamas out by the roots and send a lesson for the ages.
3. Hamas wants us to kill Palestinians
Dan   (07.11.14)
The author makes the great Israeli mistake. He thinks all Hamas wants is to kill Israelis. That is not its primary goal. Its real goal is to make Israelis kill Palestinians. Every Palestinian casualty is a propaganda weapon, a bomb hit on Israel's approval ratings and legitimacy. The real war is a propaganda war - that is what turns Americans to vote for someone like Obama and Europeans to support BDS. Sometimes we can,t avoid giving them the weapons they want, like now. But in maintaining and promoting the settlements we give them the biggest weapons of all, ones we don't need to give them.
4. Iron Dome
Sharon K ,   Jerusalem   (07.11.14)
The true Iron Dome in this equation is Hashem. Really...it is miraculous that we have been given the gift of technological supremacy over most of the world. Supernatural. Only one explanation,,,our real Iron Dome
5. Israel us winning
Israel D ,   Brooklyn NY   (07.11.14)
Hashem is shielding and protecting us, like he watched over the Bnei Yisroel in the dessert for 40 years.
6. Was there any doubt?
Z.Z. Coltrane ,   USA   (07.11.14)
These terrorists have no chance against the best military in the world; but, let's give praise where it rightfully belongs: GOD! It's his protective hands that protect the apple-of-his-eye...his chosen people. God bless Israel; praying for the peace of Jerusalem! Christian Zionist
7. Hashem is S-300. This is his little illegitimate son from
Miron ,   USA   (07.11.14)
the barn in Nazareth.
8. Nice attempt at self delusion .....
tom ,   tel aviv   (07.11.14)
9. God Bless Israel
herb wiggins ,   Fort Worth, TX   (07.11.14)
Shalom! May God bless Israel and all her people. We are praying every day for the brave people of Israel in their time of trouble. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine around you and give you Peace!!
10. Best army in the world?
biffe ,   US   (07.11.14)
Let me remind you that any army looks good fighting the arab.
11. #4, 5, 6: The US under Obama funded the Iron Dome.
Michael ,   California, USA   (07.11.14)
Give your thanks where they belong. If g had anything to do with protecting Israel, it would have stopped the conflict before its start. It would have prevented the kidnapping of the three teenagers. It would have saved the six millions. Get down to earth and look around, Obama is on this earth.
12. Jew
(07.11.14)
Mr Daum, is it victory that handicapped and old people have to desperately run into stair wells at the sound of a siren because they are Jews? That parents have to tell little Jewish children "If we defend ourselves we'll make the Tsar angry, so instead of walking with our heads up we'll cower in sewage pipes and pray Iron Dome works"? No country would agree to this except for Israel. People have asked, why did the 6 million board the trains to the East so easily? Look at Netanyahu and Livni, or read Daum and you know the answer.
13. logic
noora   (07.11.14)
when you believe in fighting you will continue to fight .. but when you fight to win you will stop fighting fear to loose
14. 1
Birdi ,   Israel   (07.12.14)
Presently the Iron Dome is saving Israeli lives. We will cross the bridge when & if Hamas changes their tactics.
15. Don't you get it its not the technology?!
Deborah ,   Jerusalem   (07.13.14)
It's H' hand since the creation of the Jewish state of Israel and if we really want to win over the wild beasts (their name) in the Torah. With the help of H" over IDF Bless them. We all must do 3 things 1.learn Torah. 2.acts of kindness 3.Pray to the Bless is he the only H'
16. A person very close to me died running to a shelter
Shachar ,   Eilat   (07.12.14)
But Hanoch is right, Hamas is losing heavily in every sphere. Hamas has become a useful idiot for the IDF to test it's weapons systems on. Hamas has done much to aid Israel develop it's missile interception systems. New weapons get real war situation testing, an essential commodity for any army. To top it off Hamas smashes Palestinian unity, erodes the world's support for the Palestinians and hands Israel PR victories on a silver platter. Israel is not about to destroy Hamas simply because Hamas has become an invaluable useful idiot for Israel's gov't.
17. To#1
lidia marta miller ,   Israel   (07.13.14)
The problem is that they are still controlling our lives while we are running to the shelters in search of protection. The problem is that we're still providing them with electricity, fuel and water. I've seen them broadcasting their threats from elegant offices with huge screens behind their backs. Their technology hasn't failed, their computers are at full work and their dead people don't count any more.
18. Because we are protected!
Yocheved ,   Israel   (07.19.14)
Chazak Viamatz on this article from YNET that speaks about the high technology and know how of Israel. That is true and we are proud...but please remember....it is G-d above....Hashem...who is truly protecting us....weather it be the Iron Dome or the strength of the IDF in eradicating our enemy. Don't ever think for one second that this is by our own power at all. Hashem hu Haelokim!
19. winning
spookey ,   birmingham uk   (07.24.14)
hamas was going to give isreal a bloodied nose , with its rockets what stupid people to take the forth largest army in the world , but there again they arabs not the brightest lamp in the shop are they now there leader is starting to grovel yuk yuk
20. israel is winning
sharon ,   south africa   (07.31.14)
I continue to stand with oisrael. My son is travelling there today to visit his sister in telaviv, so thank you for keeping all the citizena safe. May all the precious lost souls rest in peace.
21. you are on the right track
Lemmings Hotline ,   sd usa   (08.03.14)
too much depressing tv showing burials and crying family. Its almost like there is a psychological war from the leftist TV giving the impression that Israel is losing. Israel is fighting a war and cannot afford to be demoralized by the media. That's why an article like this is important. Maybe the TV should stand up and take notice.
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