Israel Update

Rockets continue to fall on Southern Israel.  There is a conference about aid to Gaza. Israel is waiting for a new government to emerge.  Just another day in the Middle East.

Since January 18, when a cease-fire was declared, Hamas has fired 118 rockets into Southern Israel.  Thankfully, no one has been killed. Operation Cast Lead did not work.  

With Secretary of State Clinton in the Middle East, Israel simply cannot launch any response.A  Although PM Olmert has asked for the IDF to prepare for another response, it will have to wait until Clinton has 'left the building.'  But, Israel has a decision to make:  is it going to take out Hamas or not?  

Personally, I advocate taking out Hamas.  Hamas is not simply a terrorist organization...it is now the leader of government.  One 'state' is launching un-provoked attacks on another.  As many people have pointed out, there is no way any country would tolerate a similar situation. The only possible goal of any military action against that state should be the unconditional surrender of that government of the state.  If Israel determines it can be done, it should do it, regardless of public outcry.  If Israel determines it cannot be done, then I do not see the point in launching another round of fighting.