OPINION (ETH) – After days of intense fighting in the Gaza strip, Israel is assuring that they will stop at nothing to ensure its security and may well launch a broad military campaign against Gaza if the local armed groups continue with missile strikes! This comes as the latest warning from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the ongoing rocket attacks which according to reports has been over 50 rockets that were fired from the Gaza at Israeli territory.
Over 90% of these rockets were intercepted by the IDF. In direct response, Israel carried out multiple strikes against targets in Gaza. “We are now hitting with planes, tanks, and helicopters,” Netanyahu announced as he visited an Iron Dome air defense system battery in the Ashdod area. He also added a special message for the leaders of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) militants.
Netanyahu went on tho say: “I don’t plan to let up… Beyond the hard strikes on our enemies, Hamas and Islamic Jihad need to understand – this [missile attack against Israel] won’t continue. If they do not completely stop, we will have to activate the plan we prepared for a broad campaign.” Netanyahu said he was well aware of the price that IDF troops – who are conscripts – and their families would pay in such a campaign. “I am not rushing into war,” the PM said, but if Israel is forced to launch a major offensive, “woe to Hamas and Islamic Jihad when that day comes!! It’s their choice.” The Prime Minister went on to stress that his threats were not empty words and that he would “do what it takes” to restore security for the people in southern Israel.
