Protect Israelis living within rocket range of Gaza Position #8843

Israel wants to protect its southern border and safeguard the lives of Israelis who live within range of rocket fire from Gaza.
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IssueMotives for the Israeli and Hamas attacks?
IssueWhat is motivating Israel's attack on Gaza?
PositionProtect Israelis living within rocket range of Gaza
IssueHow is Israel pursuing this goal?
SupportiveArgumentHamas announced end of tahadiya on 21 December
SupportiveArgumentHamas was building up its rocket capability
SupportiveArgumentIsrael under sustained rocket attack from Gaza
OpposingArgumentHamas offered a ceasefire just prior to the Israeli attack
RelevanceIsrael excercising right to defend its citizens from attack
Citations
General Yaakov Amidror quoted in leader by Robert Fisk.

Author: General Yaakov Amidror
Publication date and info: 29 December 2009
Cited by: David Price 7:57 PM Monday 29 December 2008 GMT
Also cited at: 8844, 8864, 8865, 8869, 8881, 8881
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Q&A at the Citizen Press Conference organized by the Consulate General of Israel in New York

Author: David Saranga
Publication date and info: 30 December 2008
Cited by: David Price 6:19 PM Wednesday 31 December 2008 GMT
Also cited at: 8937
URL:
Excerpt / Summary
Question: What is the objective of the Gaza operation? To deter Hamas? To destroy Hamas?

Answer: To stop the rockets fired at 500,000 Israelis.
Q&A from the Citizen Press Conference organized by the Consulate General of Israel in New York

Author: David Saranga
Publication date and info: 30 December 2008
Cited by: David Price 7:04 PM Wednesday 31 December 2008 GMT
Also cited at: 8938, 8939
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Excerpt / Summary
Question: Is there a connection between the airstrikes and the upcoming election in Israel?

Answer: No, the sole purpose of this operation is to protect Israel’s southern border and allow Israelis to live safely.
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Entry date (GMT): 12/29/2008 3:48:00 PM
Last edit date (GMT): 1/7/2009 2:24:00 PM
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