Perhaps Israel should quit Gaza op while it's still ahead

[ProgressiveProfessor]

As the country waits for developments on the diplomatic front, the operation by the Israel Defense Forces in the Gaza Strip continues, even deepens. The terminology is reminiscent of the first Lebanon war, not just the second: The IDF is "tightening the siege" around Gaza City, which hosts most of the symbols of Hamas rule in the Strip. The operation's "third stage" (the occupation of extensive territory) still needs cabinet approval.
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From Haaretz: http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1054555.html

The video ad for J-Date on the page was almost more that I could take this late at night

[tekisui]

1. The 'third stage' may not happen:

* TEL AVIV - Israel's top leaders decide not to enter a "third phase" in the Gaza operation -- which would include an all-out push into densely-populated urban centres -- in order to see what diplomatic initiatives develop in the coming days.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUKTRE50C2TJ20090113