Thursday, January 08, 2009

NEWSALERT: Hamas militias in Gaza withdraw!


An Israeli soldier reports for duty near the border

Hamas Pulling Back into Crowded Cities -Griff Witte

Rather than stand and fight, Hamas has opted for a tactical withdrawal, with its fighters melting away into Gaza's sprawling cities and refugee camps.

"They're hitting here and there with antitank missiles and mortars. Overall, though, they're not confronting the Israeli presence in Gaza," said former chief of staff retired Gen. Amnon Lipkin-Shahak. [Thus,] Israeli casualties have been lighter than expected.

For Hamas, the objective is to survive and to show the world that it continues to engage by firing rockets into southern Israel.
(Washington Post)



IDF takes Hamas prisoners

Hamas in Deep Distress -Hanan Greenberg

Israeli defense officials believe that Hamas is in deep distress. None of the Hamas administrators has an office from which to work, while its military infrastructure has been damaged extensively. However, their rocket capabilities still exist.
(Ynet News)

4 comments:

Alejandro said...

When will all this madness come to an end?????

Bruce said...

Dear Alejandro,
Hopefully with a weakened Hamas that can not pollute the MidEast with its vile hatred.
Bruce

LHwrites said...

It would be a welcome development, if it is true. Somehow, terrorists alwsys seem to bounce back better than nations from these punishing military assaults, but one would have to think there would be lasting repercussions from the heavy losses they seem to be taking.

Bruce said...

It's true that Hamas has pulled back its fighters...which makes 'em look a bit chicken for terrorists. But you are correct: if not crushed they'll bounce back.