Don't Pick a Fight With Israel!

Israeli Warplanes Hit Palestinian Prime Minister's Office in Gaza City
Sunday, July 02, 2006

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israeli aircraft blasted the Palestinian prime minister's office early Sunday during the fifth straight night of airstrikes aimed at winning the freedom of an Israeli soldier held captive by Hamas militants in Gaza.

The attack on Ismail Haniyeh's empty office came amid continued diplomatic efforts involving Egypt and other regional players to end the standoff, which have been under way since Cpl. Gilad Shalit, 19, was seized a week ago in a cross-border raid.

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Defense Minister Amir Peretz were to meet with security officials later Sunday to discuss whether to give diplomacy more time or to escalate the military operation.

The TrekMedic thinks:

Escalate the military operation! The Palestinians voted for Hamas, knowing they would try to pick a fight with Israel, so let them suffer the consequences!