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|quote="While justified by Hamas's continuing attempts to kill Israeli civilians, the invasion heightens the risks that Israel has faced all along. Even a defeat of Hamas on the ground might not end the missile threat, and it could be forced into a full-scale occupation of Gaza. That outcome would be a serious blow to Israel's larger interests -- and those of the United States." | |quote="While justified by Hamas's continuing attempts to kill Israeli civilians, the invasion heightens the risks that Israel has faced all along. Even a defeat of Hamas on the ground might not end the missile threat, and it could be forced into a full-scale occupation of Gaza. That outcome would be a serious blow to Israel's larger interests -- and those of the United States." | ||
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{{Opinion| | {{Opinion|2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict|Israel was right to attack Gaza|mixed}} |
Revision as of 21:53, January 5, 2009
This is an opinion item.
Author(s) | The Washington Post editorial board |
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Source | The Washington Post |
Date | January 4, 2009 |
URL | http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/03/AR2009010301744.html |
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This item takes a mixed stance on the position Israel was right to attack Gaza on the topic 2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict.