Israeli Military Blows Up Attacker's Home

[LostInTheMaise]

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040130/ap_on_re_mi_ea/israel_palestinians&cid=540&ncid=716

JERUSALEM - Israeli forces briefly raided the West Bank town of Bethlehem on Friday and dynamited the home of a Palestinian who blew up a Jerusalem bus — stopping far short of a large-scale reprisal customary after a deadly suicide attack.

Israel's leadership was divided over how hard to hit back but appeared to have decided on a measured response after a meeting Thursday between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz.

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They really need to target the leaders and bomb makers. Let's hope that is forthcoming soon.

[David__77]

1. Meaningless.

Blowing up homes won't do a thing but turn families into "martyrs" that are revered and financially supported by their community.

[number6]

7. your Right !

;) "Meaningless." sledge hammers for mosquitos

[Herschel]

2. Well done

Israel measures her response. This demolition sends a clear message on terror.

[David__77]

3. Ineffective.

I seriously doubt this tactic has prevented a single act of violence.

[Blitz]

4. I agree with you

It is a pitiful response. It goes without saying that it is not nearly enough.

[Blayde Starrfyre]

5. The message is in fact clear

Yes, the message is very clear. "Corruption of blood," an idea reviled by the founders of the American government, is perfectly legitimate in Israel.

[Blitz]

8. I have to disagree with you Herschel

The message is not clear enough. If it was Yassin's or Rantissi's homes that were demolished, with them in it, THAT would have been a clear message.

[number6]

6. Man I knew we should have bombed n bulldozed...

Timmy McVeigh's home town :eyes: :crazy: :smoke:
and his family home ...