Continued military operations apply pressure on Obama
It works in Israel's favour to continue military operations as long as possible, that is well past the US Presidential Inauguration. Thus Obama will have to show his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
It is unlikely that Obama will move against AIPAC (lobby org) and in particular after his statements last year affirming that Jerusalem should be the Israeli capital. However, Israel might have felt insecure about the incoming administration's policies and signals, thus going ahead with this military offensive.
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The Crisis in Gaza »The Crisis in Gaza
Motives for the Israeli and Hamas attacks? »Motives for the Israeli and Hamas attacks?
What is motivating Israel's attack on Gaza? »What is motivating Israel's attack on Gaza?
Timing of elections in Israel and the US »Timing of elections in Israel and the US
Israel exploiting the US transition »Israel exploiting the US transition
Complete military action prior to Obama's inauguration »Complete military action prior to Obama's inauguration
Continued military operations apply pressure on Obama
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