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2007-05-17 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

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Posted by ed 2007-05-17 07:35|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 One killed & 45 wounded according to the latest.

Posted by gromgoru 2007-05-17 08:17|| 2007-05-17 08:17|| Front Page Top

#2 Try using a bigger bomb.

Posted by ed 2007-05-17 08:21|| 2007-05-17 08:21|| Front Page Top

#3 That's pretty pitiful shooting, Jake.

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2007-05-17 09:23|| 2007-05-17 09:23|| Front Page Top

#4 on the one hand - the number of qassams is now like 30 a day, while only one serious injury (thank G-d) the folks in Sderot are under siege, suffering hearing loss (from bombs and sirens) etc. The state has to do something.

on the other hand - an Israeli incursion seems to be just what Hamas wants now, to rally Gaza behind them, and end the Pal Civil War. Israel has many reasons not to take the bait.

Its particularly difficult with a politically weak PM and DM in office.

Posted by liberalhawk 2007-05-17 11:06|| 2007-05-17 11:06|| Front Page Top

#5 I think it would be best just to stand aside and let them exterminate each other.

Posted by kelly 2007-05-17 11:22|| 2007-05-17 11:22|| Front Page Top

#6 Stay out of Gaza, maybe lend Hamas, Fatah and maybe the PFLP a laser designator each, the IDF could then do CAS for all sides.

Posted by Shipman 2007-05-17 11:38|| 2007-05-17 11:38|| Front Page Top

#7 I understand Fatah is almost overwhelmed by Hamas in Gaza these days. I see this as Olmert doing what he can to hit Hamas and take the pressure off Abbas' Fatah goons.

Posted by Scooter McGruder 2007-05-17 12:03|| 2007-05-17 12:03|| Front Page Top

#8 it does sound like Fatah is losing, from the casualty figures. On the other hand Abbas turning to Israel for help would be a desperation move.

Posted by liberalhawk 2007-05-17 12:08|| 2007-05-17 12:08|| Front Page Top

#9 The raging street battles have turned the densely populated seaside city into a war zone and endangered the Palestinian unity government.

This is new? Where has this reporter been for the last couple decades?

Posted by BrerRabbit 2007-05-17 12:44|| 2007-05-17 12:44|| Front Page Top

#10 Wait a few more days then turn off the water...
for good.

Posted by 3dc 2007-05-17 13:45|| 2007-05-17 13:45|| Front Page Top

#11 The raging street battles have turned the densely populated seaside city into a war zone and endangered the Palestinian unity government.

All that beachfront property with a Mediterranean climate to boot and these idiots don't have enough sense to stop fighting, erect some resort hotels and generate some income. I bet they never even go in the water. What a waste. The Israelis knew what to do with it.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2007-05-17 15:20|| 2007-05-17 15:20|| Front Page Top

#12 On the other hand Abbas turning to Israel for help would be a desperation move.

Yeah, purdy damn ironic. Have a dozen chicken wings.

Posted by Shipman">Shipman 2007-05-17 17:58|| 2007-05-17 17:58|| Front Page Top

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