Israel attack Gaza, December 2008

Originally posted by Dolphin The 'achievement' of goals that Israel has claimed does not include deposing Hamas, and the level of violence suffered by the general populace will probably serve to recruit many more in a stand against Israel. The ceasefire comes conveniently at the exact point of power-changeover in the USA, which must be a huge factor.

pretty much, this looks timed with Obama in mind, from the start to the end. Israel has very vague goals in Gaza to begin with so they don't look like they have lost, or commit to the improbable.

Originally posted by Yugoslav This is really horrible. Absolutely horrible.I do not know how I can stand in the middle and neutral after this.No offence to any single Jewish member of our community, but what Israel just did was close to madness. Or better said, it's the Yugoslav civil wars tactics.No offence either to our very dear and respected members from the United State, but your president (thanks god he's leaving) is a lunatic, and I greatly blame him (veto power) for all that is happening, and his and his leadership's misconception, perverted distortion and misuse of the concept of justice, freedom and democracy.

No offense taken Yugoslav, Bush is not going to be missed, I had a ball watching his farewell speech as to how he explained some of his decisions.