The EU and International Humanitarian Law aimed there sharpest barb at Israel. However, Israel asserts that it is defending itself and is in no way opposing international humanitarian laws. The steps taken at the time were the necessity of Israel at that moment; Israel launched the drive last week to try to stop daily rocket barrages aimed at Israeli towns. With this operation, the main aim of Israel was not to disturb the civilians, but it was only to reduce the fire and prevent terror.
Olmert also cleared that the situation will be peaceful, soon after that there is no reason to deploy forces. Residents at the Gaza strip are suffering due to the scarcity of goods of daily needs and water. These people are waiting for cease fire so that their life may continue smoothly.
Hamas extremists should keep in mind that Israel is not going to spare them, especially, in case of its domestic security issues. Palestinians are the main sufferers due to the barbaric act of these extremists in Israel. Despite the offensive, Palestinians fired six rockets at Israel on Sunday. Israel said, its attacks are focused on militants who launch the rockets. While most of the dead are been militants, several civilians, including a 4-year-old girl, a 72-year-old man and two paramedics have also been killed. Two women who attempted to help a group of militants besieged in a mosque also died. Israel was doing everything possible to avoid civilian casualties.
Shimon Peres says: “We have to get directly to the people who do the shooting.” Israel withdrew all troops and Jewish settlements from Gaza last year. But it sent forces back into the area after Palestinian militants tunneled into Israel and abducted a soldier in June.
It should be noted that the abduction of a soldier was carried first from Palestinians within Israel. Later on the actions were taken by Israel. These defending actions were criticized by the members of EU, but on what basis?
Via: Topix
