The threat that Hamas’ ballistic capabilities pose to the people of the Negev is less serious than initially presumed and the residents of the targeted areas are not demonstrating signs of panic, according to an interim analysis by the Israel Defense Forces of the situation nearly a week after the launching of Operation Cast Lead in the Gaza Strip.
Does this mean that Israel is going to call off the attack now that the rationale for its week-long bombardment has been undermined? Nope.
[Deputy Defense Minister Matan] Vilnai nonetheless added that should the IDF mount a ground invasion into the Strip, Hamas is expected to pick up the pace and take more risks in launching rockets.
I know there’s no need to remind you who Matan Vilnai is.
