Some critics or perhaps just wise analysts warn that any IDF response to the ongoing rocket attacks will be met with a barrage of rocket fire into the Greater Sderot Area, as well as areas deeper north in Israel, such as Ashkelon, Ashdod, and Kiryat Gat.

Some analysts feel that even if ground forces do not enter Gaza but the operation is limited to targeted air force strikes, Hamas rockets will begin striking in unprecedented numbers and frequency.

Any serious response, albeit and aerial one, will most likely result in a ground forces incursion some feel, and then the scenario will begin getting increasingly complicated and according to many, it will begin becoming costly for the IDF.

While there is no doubt the IDF can retake portions of Gaza if necessary experts state with absolute confidence, such as Philadelphi Route and perhaps cutting off access to Rafiach, two of the questions accompanying such moves are what will the price be and what is the exit plan?

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)