Death Toll Climbs As Israel Bombards Gaza

[Chef Ramsay]

The death toll in a three-day Israeli offensive in Gaza has climbed to at least 84, including a number of children, as officials continue to talk of a lengthy campaign and a possible ground invasion.

An Israeli air strike killed seven Palestinian civilians on Thursday, including five children, in the largest death toll from a single attack since the start of the three-day offensive, the health ministry said.

Residents and medical officials said an Israeli air strike bombed at least two houses in a densely populated area near Khan Younis while residents were asleep, according to a Reuters news agency report.

Bodies were pulled out of rubble from at least three homes and neighbouring structures. The bombing brings the number of children killed this week to at least 18.

H/t Aljazeera
More...http://www.infowars.com/death-toll-climbs-as-israel-bombards-gaza/

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[cech4204a]

I feel bad about every victim of crime, but i hate the most when there are kids included in those stats: "has climbed to at least 84, including a number of children". Thats just sick.

[DodoB]

I hope Israel kills the Hamas and Jihad terrorists without harming civilians,but obviously thats not going to happen as every war takes innocent lives.

[Chef Ramsay]

Israel PM Says Gaza Offensive to Intensify as Rockets Fly

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted at a possible ground incursion into the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip as the Palestinian death toll mounted past 40 from intensified air strikes.

Rocket fire from Gaza that sparked the military operation neared Dimona, the southern desert town where Israel’s suspected nuclear weapons facility is located. The army said one rocket was intercepted and two landed on Dimona’s outskirts. Hamas claimed responsibility.

As rocket fire surged, Netanyahu said his military would respond even more forcefully. “We have decided to intensify even further our attacks on Hamas and other terror organizations in Gaza,” he said in a text message today. “The military is prepared for all options.”

More...http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-09/israel-aims-to-crush-hamas-military-as-cities-under-fire.html

[Lethn]

I feel bad about every victim of crime, but i hate the most when there are kids included in those stats: "has climbed to at least 84, including a number of children". Thats just sick.

What it shows is just how little both sides really care about peace when they constantly talk about it on television.

[Lethn]

I feel bad about every victim of crime, but i hate the most when there are kids included in those stats: "has climbed to at least 84, including a number of children". Thats just sick.

What it shows is just how little both sides really care about peace when they constantly talk about it on television.

you mean that peace should be brought by taking away knowledge from your people?
that's the same as propaganda

Don't talk bullshit, it really isn't all that hard to not shoot at someone.

[beetcoin]

peace for the palestinians is bending over and letting israel do whatever it wants with you.. while the U.S. holds their hands.

[Wilikon]

Report: Hamas Stunned By Israel’s Ass-Kicking, Expected Limited Response To Rocket Fire…

Despite fiery statements issued by Hamas spokesmen over the past 48 hours, it was obvious Tuesday night that the Islamist movement was searching for ways to rid itself of the current escalation.

Hamas feels that it has been forced into a confrontation with Israel – one that it did not want at this stage because of its increased isolation and financial crisis.

The massive Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours have surprised Hamas and other Palestinian groups. Hamas apparently expected a limited response to the recent rocket attacks on Israeli cities and towns. But as the IDF intensified its strikes against Hamas targets – including the homes of some of its top commanders – it became clear to the movement’s leaders that Israel means business.

On Tuesday night, Hamas spokesmen were sending distress signals to various parties. The organization is concerned that if the IDF operation continues for another few days, the movement will pay a very heavy price – one that could even bring about an end to Hamas’s rule over the Gaza Strip.

Hamas accused Israel of “crossing all the redlines” by bombing the homes of its military commanders. This shows that Hamas did not expect Israel to take such a drastic move. Less than 24 hours after the beginning of the IDF offensive, Hamas talked about the need to return to the truce that was reached with Israel in 2012.

On Tuesday night, Hamas and other Palestinian groups appealed to Egypt and Arab countries to intervene to stop the IDF operation. Given Hamas’s bad relations with the Egyptian authorities, it’s unlikely that President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi would rush to save the movement that is openly aligned with his enemy, the Muslim Brotherhood.

http://www.jpost.com/Operation-Protective-Edge/Hamass-distress-signals-362015

[Ron~Popeil]

peace for the palestinians is bending over and letting israel do whatever it wants with you.. while the U.S. holds their hands.

jews have become the holy golden sheep of the world

no one can touch Israel only because of the things that happened in 2WW..

It is about a lot more than the holocaust. No one should be "touching" anyone else in that manner. When you launch rockets into cities you have to kind of expect a response.

[Chef Ramsay]

Can you imagine living in such an area where this bombardment is a regular thing? Not just living but growing up where this is considered normal just be a complete nightmare for the non-combatants that call these places home.

[Wilikon]

Can you imagine living in such an area where this bombardment is a regular thing? Not just living but growing up where this is considered normal just be a complete nightmare for the non-combatants that call these places home.

Yes! It is hard to imagine, growing up under such conditions

[trader001]

So, who is the aggressor?

[maurya78]

The US media has lapped up the government narrative. Extremely one-sided.
Significant suffering on both sides that needs to be acknowledged.

[Bitsaurus]

The US media has lapped up the government narrative. Extremely one-sided.
Significant suffering on both sides that needs to be acknowledged.

The US media is confused in this case.  It's owned by the Jewish counsel, but it has leaned towards supporting everything Muslim in the last 5 years.  Guess the people up top will put their thumbs down.

[sana8410]

I doubt Israel is targeting civilians on purpose. Unfortunately, especially with airstrikes, there WILL be collateral damage. How about the Palestinians quit firing rockets at Israel. As long as they're doing that, I can't blame Israel for retaliating. If they stopped and Israel continued, then I would have a problem with that. This whole area is ready to explode, unfortunately. If those rockets don't stop, I'd bet that Israel launches a ground invasion. That would be truly tragic and many innocents will die then as well.

[Rigon]

I just think its insane that anyone would commit jihad suicide and seriously think 72 "virgins" await them in heaven. And think about the perspective of the virgins, is that their heaven??? Talk about a fairy tale!

[zolace]

I just think its insane that anyone would commit jihad suicide and seriously think 72 "virgins" await them in heaven. And think about the perspective of the virgins, is that their heaven??? Talk about a fairy tale!

Here is a joke for you :
A Muslim dies and goes to "heaven." An "angel" approaches the Muslim and says behind this door are your 72 virgins, enjoy. Excited, the Muslim rushes to open the door and sees 72 ugly, fat MEN! The Muslim runs out to complain to the Angel, hey where are my virgins?! The Angel says, they are virgins, and by the way, you're in Hell!!!

[noviapriani]

This article sounds like what Israel is doing is a bad thing. If this were any other country who was fighting back against the rockets that have been launched at them for over a week now. We would be cheering them on. But because it's Israel this is a bad thing? Maybe I'm reading this wrong. But that is what it sounds like to me

[Nemo1024]

Can you imagine living in such an area where this bombardment is a regular thing? Not just living but growing up where this is considered normal just be a complete nightmare for the non-combatants that call these places home.

Well the people in South-East Ukraine / Novorossia had to learn to imagine it really fast...

Seems that Jews in Israel and Jews in the office in Kiev use the same tactics.

9 killed while watching World Cup as Israeli missile hits Gaza beach café (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
http://rt.com/news/171908-gaza-killed-world-cup/

[fdiini]

How long has the killing been going on?

Isn't it surprising they never run out of people to kill?