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Originally Posted by ntluser
The Israelis said they would stop their action when Hamas stopped firing the rockets but as Hamas are continuing, in spite of all their casualties, to fire the rockets it seems likely that the campaign will continue.
The shelling of UN compounds is unfortunate, which is presumably why aid agencies are staying out of the region. However, in a war zone it is possible for agency staff to be killed by either side so it is understandable that they do not want to put their lives at risk.
Israel could withdraw tomorrow but Hamas would still keep firing rockets as there has been no statement from them saying the rocket bombardment would stop, so Hamas do not seem to believe in exercising restraint either.
Israel are pounding the Palestinians as an example to others in the region to let them know what they can expect if they try to take offensive action.
I expect and agree that by the time Obama gets into power this skirmish will probably be over. However, the unwillingness of Hamas to stop firing rockets will only serve to convince him that Israel needs US help more than ever.
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If you were the leader of Hamas and your land was being blockaded by Israel what would you do?
Israel does not want to lift the blockade for a ceasefire, Hamas has said they will have a ceasefire which includes them stop firing rockets, the blockade lifted and Israel leaves Gaza but Israel has refused this.