Which Way Will the Dreidel Fall?

Our friend Joan called last night just as the news broke that the IDF had begun its ground operation in Gaza. Joan was panicked. She knew a number of families in our neighborhood who had boys in combat units.

€œWhy are we doing this? €? She said.

€œCan’t we pull them all out now? €? My first reaction was detached, though certainly not uncaring.

I had been obsessively following the geo-politics of the last week’s aerial bombardment of Hamas. While inspiring in its precision and speed, it was clear a ground operation would be ultimately required for Israel to achieve its objectives. The duration and effectiveness of the operation would in large part depend on internal Israeli decisiveness, as well as how Israel responded to world pressure to submit to a cease-fire.

My initial thoughts, then, were more like those of a strategic analyst than a parent. Joan’s call, though, reminded me of the very real dangers for the Israeli troops now heading into booby trapped roads and hidden bunkers where ... more.

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