In favor:
“…the lack of a ground invasion empowers our enemies, diminishes our sovereignty, and will, in the long run, cost Israel more money, terrorist attacks and blood.”
Opposed:
“A tank has no advantages in urban areas as it has limited maneuverability, cannot aim at upper floors and is a slow-moving, easily hit target…Soldiers…are sitting ducks for snipers. Hamas has laid mines, built tunnels underneath the houses, fortified sniper positions in strategically placed buildings.”
Gaza is a rat’s nest. IDF casualties could be high. But bombs are slow and, eventually, will have to be replaced by one of the campaign’s chief critics. Which may not be willing to cooperate.
Which move would you favor?
Via Arutz Sheva
UPDATE: The die is cast, the ground invasion has begun. After Hamas broke the so-called truce.
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Ground troops with close air support – Warthogs are an excellent choice for this sort of thing, Blackhawks another. Yeah, you’re gonna have some casualties. You have to balance that versus the goals and determine if it’s worth it. It does seem futile, though, doesn’t it? No matter how many you kill, they just keep breeding more fanatic, bloodthirsty, muslims.
I don’t think they have Warthogs, though they ought to consider buying some. Blackhawks could be vulnerable to stinger-type missiles, assuming Hamas has any. But the die seems to have been cast and the ground op has begun. Does seem semi-futile, though.
Told ya.
Yep, you did.
So far the politicos are talking a limited operation cleaning up the tunnels around the borders. Who know where it will end. As far as politics are concerned, so far it is one dead civilian on our side and one dead soldier (friendly fire at that). And I guess no one wants dead soldiers on one’s consciousness. Not an easy time to be a PM (even if I don’t like him).
So far he’s bucking the international hypocrisy, including Obutthead’s, but I don’t suppose it can last much longer. Probably partly why the invasion. It will take time to recall them all and destruction can be done up until the last vehicle departs.