Lieutenant General William "Jerry" Boykin

Lieutenant General William "Jerry" Boykin

4 hrs · Tampa, FL · 

Today's news of another 16k reservists being called up in Israel is no surprise. Here are my thoughts:

1) Israel was surprised by the number, extent, and sophistication of the tunnels in Gaza. As good as their intel is, this was an intel failure. While they knew that Hamas was using underground facilities for storing rockets and missiles, the tunnels coming into Israel were a surprise. Certainly they were aware that some tunneling had been done over the years, they had no idea that it was as extensive and sophisticated as it is.

2) Because of that, they now have no choice but to stay in Gaza and destroy the tunnel system. Given that Israel has already lost almost 60 soldiers, they must see a clear victory here. They are not leaving soon even if there is a cease fire. Any cease fire would have to allow them to finish the destruction of the tunnels or it would be a relatively meaningless agreement.

3) The IDF has found Hamas to be much better organized and capable that last time the Israelis were in Gaza. Hamas is storing missiles in UN facilities and forcing the IDF to hit them. Hamas is also using civilians as shields in order to ensure collateral damage. Israel is always on the losing end of the propaganda campaign.

4) As a matter of principle, America needs to show tireless support for Israel. They are a democracy in a cesspool evil despots who rule with fear. Israel has been a friend for 66 years. We do not have to agree with them on every issue nor do we have to like their leadership. ( I happen to have a very high regard for Netanyahu) But we need to stand with them and take every opportunity to show that support. From a Christian perspective, I am one of those who believes that there is a biblical mandate to support the nation of Israel.

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