IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-General Gabi Ashkenazi stated that if rocket attacks continue, Israel will return to Gaza is there is no other alternative.

The IDF commander addressed school children in Beersheva, telling them that since Operation Cast Lead, Hamas is under control and leaders are working to halt rocket fire into southern Israel.

Regarding the Goldstone Report, Ashkenazi repeated previously released statements attesting to the unparalleled morality that exists in the IDF.

Hamas terrorist leaders in Gaza during recent days have released statements warning that Israel is planning another offensive. Similar statements were heard from Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who warned if Israel strikes in southern Lebanon, the terror organization will bomb Tel Aviv in retaliation.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)