Many reports by the international media explicitly or implicitly blame Israel for initiating the war, and by extension being responsible for the high number of civilian casualties. But it was Hamas who launched thousands of rockets into Israel, who protect themselves behind human shields and who try their very best in order to kill as many Jews as possible – civilians and soldiers. Israels reaction to this onslaught is designed to protect Israelis and weaken Hamas. The focus is on destroying Hamas’ weapons stockpiles, launching platforms and tunnels into Israel.
Publish Date:
Wednesday, July 30, 2014