Objective: Topple Hamas
During the past few weeks, there have been numerous active public discussions about the steps that need to be undertaken to stop the Kassam rockets from falling on residents in the Gaza periphery.
One of the ministers proposes to "wipe out a designated neighborhood" to make an example of. Another minister proposes to permanently halt electricity and gas supplies to Gaza. Yet another minister sides with going for a large-scale military operation in Gaza - a move that would see Israel in complete control of Gaza by the end.
Knesset members are encouraging a renewed Israeli grasp on the border between Egypt and Gaza in order to minimize the smuggling of weapons and ammunition into Palestinian territory. An opposite view is held by MKs who prefer direct talks with Hamas to fulfill the need for a long-term ceasefire. Another proposal suggests the use of international assistance of bodies such as NATO and the UN whose presence in the region would 'separate' between the sides.
Comments (13)The moment of truth is approaching
In November 2006, when I held a ministerial position in Ariel Sharon's government and was responsible, among other things, for strategic dialogue with the US, I stood at the head of the Israeli delegation preparing for a meeting in Washington.
As is customary, prior to our departure to the US, the delegation was called in for a final briefing with Prime Minister Sharon. We presented to him a list of topics that were on our agenda to be discussed in the US.
We described in detail the Israeli positions as consolidated in discussions by our team, composed of senior officials from the Foreign Ministry, the Prime Minister's Office, the Defense Ministry, the IDF and the Mossad.
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