The government also decided that the army would mobilize over 10,000 reservists - an indication that the planned military operation in the territories, which began late Thursday in Ramallah, is expected to be wide-ranging and drawn out. Sharon said later Friday that the operation would continue for weeks, if not longer. He also called on all Israelis to unite behind the government, saying he expected mounting international pressure over the military operation.
And they will have it. That's the purpose behind the continuing atrocities. Who'll be the first (outside the Arab world) to holler "overreaction"? My money's on the Frenchies. |