Israel killed the military commander of Hamas in an airstrike on the Gaza Strip Wednesday, bringing the two sides to the brink of a possible new war.
The attack came despite signs that Egypt had managed to broker a truce between Israel and Palestinian militants after a five day surge of violence which saw more than 100 missiles fired out of Gaza and repeated Israeli strikes on the enclave.
Islamist Hamas said Ahmed Al-Jabari, who ran the organization’s armed wing, the Izz al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, died along with his son after their car was targeted by an Israeli missile.
“The occupation has opened the gates of hell on itself,” Hamas’ armed wing said following the targeted killing of its commander.
Top Hamas terrorist Ismail al-Ashkar said, “The resistance’s options are now open and they include suicide attacks and quality attacks in Israel cities.”
The IDF said Jabari’s assassination marks the beginning of Operation Cloud Pillar against Gaza terrorists.
As part of the operation, Israeli aircraft struck at least 20 rocket-launching pads belonging to Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Dozens of long-range rockets were destroyed, including Fajr-5 missiles. The destroyed rockets and missiles had a range of more than 40 kilometers.
The aerial strikes were accompanied by IDF tank fire at terror sites in Gaza. AFP reported that at least six Palestinians were killed in no less than 20 Israeli strikes in Gaza.
“The purpose of this operation was to severely impair the command and control chain of the Hamas leadership,” the Israeli military said in a statement.
“By continuously smuggling weapons, Hamas and Islamic Jihad have turned Gaza into a frontline Iranian outpost,” he said.
Immediate calls for revenge were broadcast over Hamas radio and smaller groups also warned of retaliation.
“Israel has declared war on Gaza and they will bear the responsibility for the consequences,” Islamic Jihad said.
Israel is also operating on the diplomatic front. Ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor filed his third complaint with the Security Council in the past three days following the continued rocket fire on Israel. “No country can accept terror attacks on its cities and citizens.
“The international community must realize that Israel will protect its citizens at all costs,” he wrote.
A sign moshach is coming
just kill them all no teshuva for these animals
I CANT BALEIVE IT!!!!!
it only one solution moshiah – if not it very cheap&easy solution . like 6-7 million green card
The Aibershter should give strength to the Israelies running the show to see this through till the end.
Of course, we pray for the welfare of all klal yisroel everyday, but please, make special mention in your prayers for the safety of each holy member of the IDF, they are all really our sons and daughters………
May Israel go from strength to strength.
FINALLY – America stands up for Israel!
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/11/200551.htm
moshiach is coming!
only the start of the jews retaking there land and pride
last year we got about 350 rockets, about one a day, this year its been more than double and its only November, just 100 in 5 days.
The Iranians and syrians need to distract the world and we’re the usual scapegoat. Hit back hard is the only way to go with these animals, pere adam, thats the only language they get. B”H Israel has no choice and finally start to act like it should, instead of this farce of ‘peace’
amazing how the aibishter helps israel
Kain Yovdu kol oivecha! Hashem should watch all the yidden everywhere.
World war 3 is inevitable.
theres gona be a war?
finally they attack back
may the enemies of the Yidden perish or do complete teshuva
So there is going to be a war!?