We need to view today's unfolding of events as another painful reminder that division does the people of Israel no good. It is not what the world wants from them, and it emboldens those who seek to harm them.
The first major controversy was on Saturday, when Palestine Solidarity Groups at Harvard University in Boston published a letter blaming Israel for the hostilities – resulting in a harsh condemnation and resignations. At NYU, president of law school student bar association could be removed for saying "apartheid" measures by Israel are to blame.
Minutes after the rocket barrage from the Gaza Strip began, Lt. Col. (res.) A. was already en route to the south. In a special interview with Israel Hayom, he recalls the sea of terrorists he saw that had crossed into Israel, the decision to use munition within Israeli territory, and the shoulder-fired missiles that the terrorists had brought to shoot the first IDF helicopters that would arrive.
The heads of foreign missions in Israel stand firmly by Israel during these challenging times.
Officials say that this war requires modifications to the operational plans that had been prepared in advance. It will be based on the aerial bombardment of Gaza, with thousands of targets and an unprecedented scale of damage to infrastructure and individuals – including those who until now had benefited from immunity.
