Israel bombs Hamas sites, split on ground invasion

[DogPoundPup]

Source: Yahoo / AP

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Israeli warplanes and gunboats blasted more than two dozen Hamas targets Saturday, including weapons storage facilities, training centers and leaders' homes as Israel's offensive against Gaza's Islamic militant rulers entered a second week.

There were tentative signs that the current phase of fighting may be nearing an end. Most of the airstrikes targeted empty buildings and abandoned sites, suggesting Israel may be running out of targets.

Israeli defense officials said some 10,000 troops, including tank, artillery and special operations units, were massed on the Gaza border and prepared to invade. They said top commanders are split over whether to send in ground forces, in part because such an operation could lead to heavy casualties but also because they believe Hamas already has been dealt a heavy blow. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were classified discussions.

At the same time, international cease-fire efforts were also gaining momentum. French President Nicolas Sarkozy is visiting the region next week to try to end the violence, and President George W. Bush and U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon both spoke in favor of an internationally monitored truce.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090103/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_israel_palestinians_306

[ohio2007]

1. Israel set to begin ground war against Hamas in Gaza ( last night )

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=124x236098

now the experts announce "a split" in decision ?

next up,
truce talks being considered


then the cycle of violence can 'stay the course'

:sarcasm:

[4dsc]

2. Fucking Irsaeli criminals...

eom..

[independentpiney]

3. ignorant fool eom...

[LynnTheDem]

5. Since what Israel is doing is, in fact, criminal, that would make you

the "ignorant fool".

[ohio2007]

8. ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxYwxpzbU8w&feature=related
a voter for change?

[spiritual_gunfighter]

6. Condoning the killing of civilians because we are all so pro-Israel

does in fact make you the "ignorant fool" now doesn't it.

[High Plains]

4. I hope Israeli pays a high price if it goes in.

[ohio2007]

7. well, if it's any consolation....

meet the new boss;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfZSiHl6Ugg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxYwxpzbU8w&feature=related

same as the old boss ?