Israel is the only place on earth that is expected to allow rocket fire into it's territory and show "restraint." When two buildings were blown up in NYC, the USA went to war in Afghanistan.Was it worried about "collective punishement?" It was Al Qaida that did the damage not all of Afghanistan. Then with zero proof of Al Qaida connection, lying about weapons of mass destruction and other chicanery, the USA went to war in Iraq. NOW they expect Israel to worry about the civilian population in a true war zone. Israel has a legitimate reason to declare war on Hamas. Civilians in war get killed. That is why war is ugly. Olmert the coward will cowtow to the pressure and it will be Lebanon II all over again. So I say a pox on all your houses!

SEND FOREIGN TROOPS. why should israel stop shooting if they do not stop with their rockets. they do not injure/kill innocent israelis.?????????/they do not destroy homes n buildings?????? that their medical facilities are inadequate is not our problem. where are all the other arab countries???? they have no money to help build and support these institutions. the truth is that not one arab country wants these palestinians. both mubarak and the king of Jordan - their greatest fear is they they will enter their country.

Forget it No one one the planet will touch that festering trainwreck with a 10ft. pole. As always, this matter is strictly for you & the Palis to resolve(if humanly possible - which I doubt).