The Israel Defense Forces are unmatched in the Middle East. But seven more of its soldiers died in fighting on Monday, bringing the total to 25 Israelis killed since ground operations began last Thursday. That’s because Hamas is better on the battlefield than before.The Israel Defense Forces are unmatched in the Middle East. But seven more of its soldiers died in fighting on Monday, bringing the total to 25 Israelis killed since ground operations began last Thursday. That’s because Hamas is better on the battlefield than before.
Israeli journalist David Horovitz says Israel’s leaders and its people are “unhappy that civilians are being killed in Gaza” and that Israel is only using its superior military strength because Hamas refuses to stop its rocket attacks that threaten Israelis.Israeli journalist David Horovitz says Israel’s leaders and its people are “unhappy that civilians are being killed in Gaza” and that Israel is only using its superior military strength because Hamas refuses to stop its rocket attacks that threaten Israelis.
The Israeli action in Gaza continues and the Palestinian protests have reached the West Bank. On Tuesday, Palestinians took to the street, where they were joined by Palestinian Authority security forces — a sign the authority is concerned this attack may hurt its standing in the eyes of Palestinians.
Gaza Strip residents have struggled to get fuel for their vehicles because of a variety of factors that have led to a severe shortage of gasoline and diesel. Perhaps worse, though, the only power plant in Gaza runs on diesel so a fuel shortage has meant 18 hours a day without electricity.