Two Distinctly Different Tales of Gaza

Wow...I was struck by two very interesting, but polar opposite perspectives of Gaza recently.  Let's start with the Hamas-directed, Iranian-supported rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel earlier this week. You have undoubtedly heard the news of the multiple barrages, totaling about 100 rockets fired in a 36-hour period.  But take a look at the graphic …

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Nikki Haley to UN: “Who among us would accept 70 rockets launched into your country?”

Following Gaza's rocket barrage into Israel earlier this week, the United States called an emergency session of the UN Security Council, seeking a UN condemnation of the Gazan actions. The condemnation was blocked by Kuwait and Ambassador Haley took the floor to express the United States' outrage at that result.  As usual, Haley held nothing …

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Knesset Members Debate the Gaza Situation

Following a day in which over 100 rockets were fired from Gaza toward Israel, Israeli leadership is assessing options and formulating plans on how to best take care of the situation in the Gaza Strip. While many high government officials and Knesset members (similar to Congressmen in the US) believe Israel may have to take …

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IDF Responds to Largest Rocket Barrage Out of Gaza Since 2014

Almost 100 rockets were fired by Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists into Israel earlier today, making this the largest rocket attack on Israel since 2014.  Most were shot down by Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system and some fell in open areas.  Israel immediately responded by taking out 35 targets, including the 11th terror tunnel …

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