Israel Hits Back

The extent of the operation against Hamas militants in Gaza remains to be seen. However, it's clear that after salvo and salvo of rocket barrages on southern Israel, the situation has become completely intolerable . Maximum restraint can only go so far when the enemy has rejected all overtures and is not interested in the notion of quiet in return for quiet.

Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike on Hamas targets in Gaza City. July 7th 2014. AFP