Possible upcoming major ground operation in the Gaza strip

[Objecteev]

Once it happens, following constant missile attacks into city centers in Israel from Hammas in the Gaza strip and ineffective attempts of the IDF to neutralize it from the air, it is very likely that a major ground assault by IDF targeting Hammas in the Gaza strip is to be executed in the near future.

(Anyone wants to be surprised already now as if the writing was not on the wall?)

Anyway, such a move will inflict much more harm on the innocent civilian population as well, and will likely be followed by an attempt of the Hammas to continue attacks on Israeli cities during and after the attack.

Few things I wonder about.
Will you really be surprised about such a move?
Do you have any immediate suggestions as to how to rid of the need for such a measure taken by Israel?
What do you think will be the outcome and what will be the prostepcts of such an action and for the future of the Palestinian population in the Gaza strip?
Do you expect the Palestinian authority be able to retake power from the Hammas and stabilize the situation after?
Any other thoughts (or pre-condemnations about the illegitimacy of Israel's self defense?)

[FakeViking]

More of the same then

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7269154.stm

[Objecteev]

hmm? don't see how it is related to this thread. Feel free to edit your post. Stay on the subject, or voice your thoughts regarding the questions above?

[Alliance]

To be honest, at this stage it'd probably be a blessing for the Palestinians suffering under Hamas brutality and ineptitude to have Israel come in and take over the whole place.

[Objecteev]

To be honest, at this stage it'd probably be a blessing for the Palestinians suffering under Hamas brutality and ineptitude to have Israel come in and take over the whole place.

It is unlikely that Israel will stay in Gaza. This will probably be an "in and out" operation. So it is a big question - what will happen after.

[soubresauts]

It is unlikely that Israel will stay in Gaza. This will probably be an "in and out" operation. So it is a big question - what will happen after.

What will happen after? If the IDF do that it will mean destruction, death and misery on an unprecedented scale. Is that not obvious? Rather like the US invasion of Iraq.

[Objecteev]

It is unlikely that Israel will stay in Gaza. This will probably be an "in and out" operation. So it is a big question - what will happen after.

What will happen after? If the IDF do that it will mean destruction, death and misery on an unprecedented scale. Is that not obvious? Rather like the US invasion of Iraq.

Not sure what you mean.. You want IDF to stay IN Gaza to prevent destruction??

[FakeViking]

It is unlikely that Israel will stay in Gaza. This will probably be an "in and out" operation. So it is a big question - what will happen after.

What will happen after? If the IDF do that it will mean destruction, death and misery on an unprecedented scale. Is that not obvious? Rather like the US invasion of Iraq.

Not sure what you mean.. You want IDF to stay IN Gaza to prevent destruction??

Do you think we're stupid?

[L'Chaim]

To be honest, at this stage it'd probably be a blessing for the Palestinians suffering under Hamas brutality and ineptitude to have Israel come in and take over the whole place.

That would be the worst option for Israel. I'm in no doubt that the gazans wan=t israel to retake Gaza. When Israel was there the gazans had work, they could travel, they had access to health care, schools etc. And they also had the excuse to attack israel because israel was occupying their land. All that's gone now. All that's left in gaza is empty factories and shops, no jobs, no health care, limited power and fuel and young men with machine guns, stoned out of their heads, patroling the streets of gaza at night looking to punish improperly dressed young girls.

I hope that Israel sticks to counter attacks and reducing power and fuel to the whole area of gaza. The people in Gaza are no longer Israel's responsibility. The worst thing Israel could do would be to retake that area. leave them to their own devices and keep them out of Israel. Let them get their fuel and electricity from Egypt. Who cares as long as Israel isn't expected to supply them with fuel and power while they continue to attack Israel. Make sure the border remains sealed. Make hamas pay for their actions, but come back out and seal the border behind you. That's what I hope Israel does.

[Objecteev]

It is unlikely that Israel will stay in Gaza. This will probably be an "in and out" operation. So it is a big question - what will happen after.

What will happen after? If the IDF do that it will mean destruction, death and misery on an unprecedented scale. Is that not obvious? Rather like the US invasion of Iraq.

Not sure what you mean.. You want IDF to stay IN Gaza to prevent destruction??

Do you think we're stupid?

I don't know about the "we" part.. depends who else is in the group you are referring to. But if you have something to say that is relevant to the thread (or more specifically to what is suggested in the first post for discussion) and not just a link to an article, be free to voice your own opinion.