According to Israeli journal "Haaretz", the Israel Air Force has carried out two strikes today, ostensibly targeting known terrorists who were about to launch an imminent attack on Israel.
I don't question that these were known terrorists, but I have grave doubts that they were about to launch an imminent attack. I strongly suspect that Israel is trying to provoke a reaction from the Palestinians in order that they can then use that as a pretext for an already planned military operation in Gaza. Palestinian militants are reported to have already launched an unsuccessful missile attack against Israel in response.
Then in another article at the same newspaper is the following little nugget:
Buckle up, Palestine, I think you are in for another rough ride, and don't expect any support from the 'civilised' countries.....Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz marked the three-year anniversary of Operation Cast Lead yesterday by hailing it "an excellent operation that achieved deterrence for Israel vis-a-vis Hamas." However, he warned, cracks have emerged in that deterrence over time, and a second round of fighting in the Gaza Strip is not a matter of choice for Israel.
Such a round must be initiated by Israel and must be "swift and painful," he said, adding, "I do not advise Hamas to test our mettle."
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