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Originally Posted by Damien
I wonder what their intended end game is? Do they really think they can get rid of Hamas? I suspect they could destroy a good amount of their military infrastructure.
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I dont think they are naive enough to think they will rid the place of Hamas, but they have already made an impression on their infrastructure & command. I reckon another 6-9 days will see it out. I did think Obama may have made a "peace" visit & put pressure on, but unless someone does, Israel will just plod on.
Icestar2, Regarding the "Air strike" scenario, it is easier to destroy the enemy with air power. Wars start & can finish with air power. However, collateral damage is very high. Unfortunately, the only way to clear an urban area, with minimum collateral damage, is with ground troops. Or, as the yanks would say, use grunts.