Hi AC,

As extremists, I think that the hierarchy of Hamas didn't envisage the IDF getting as far as they did. No war being declared on Israel by her neighbours, so the IDF can continue with their destruction of Hamas's Jew killing infrastructure, as they have every right to do.

The following information was found on the web:

We're told that -
The Israeli army released a video which it claimed
showed a tunnel entrance in an outdoor area
of the Al Shifa hospital. The video which Reuters
could not verify showed a deep hole in the ground
littered with and surrounded by concrete and wood
rubble and sand.

We're further told that:

It appeared the area had been excavated. A bulldozer
appeared in the background.

An observation was made that:

Much of the media coverage tends to repeat
Israel's claims that Hamas is committed to destroying
Israel and that Hamas was hiding under the
Al-Shifa hospital.

We're told that:

This kind of reporting contributes greatly to the public
not only accepting the still unfounded claim but also
siding with Israel as it continues to kill tens of
thousands of Palestinians which Israel argues is
the cost of dealing with the situation.

It's pointed out that:

Any credible media outlet should at the very least
question and scrutinize the narrative.

And finally:

Now, more than a month since Israel initiated its
horrific campaign against Palestinians in Gaza -
there's no solid proof that Israel's actions in Gaza
extend beyond devastating a defenceless population.

We might well ask where will all this end?

Will there really be any winners?

Foxy,

Hamas has continually used schools hospitals etc for their military purposes. This has been confirmed frequently. This has been well documented.

If you are trying to discredit this to push your pro-Hamas agenda you have picked the wrong area to whinge about.

Shadow Minister,

I am not pushing any agenda.

I am merely quoting what Human Rights Watch, the United
Nations, World Health Organization, The Israel Times,
Haraatz, Reuters, CNN, and others have stated.

I am not a pundit and regarding this conflict - I have
been pushing for balance and restraint, and praying for it
to end soon because the situation is catastrophic.

I want there to be peace in the Middle East without
the devastation of any defenseless population - Israeli
or Palestinian - on the Holy Land. It should be able to
be shared by both - living side by side peacefully.

shadowfiddler,

you claim: "Hamas has continually used schools hospitals etc for their military purposes. This has been confirmed frequently. This has been well documented."

No it hasn't so why claim it.

Josephus tried it on earlier with his "tunnels beneath the hospital" video. Yet the entrance proved to be 200 mts away.

This video from the BBC verify also casts doubts on the Hospital weaponry stashes which seem to grow through the day.

http://www.reddit.com/r/VaushV/comments/17x2m4m/a_bbc_verify_segment_on_the_evidence_at_the/

"It should be able to
be shared by both - living side by side peacefully."

Yes, and that is why Israel is justified in taking action to destroy a terrorist organisation dedicated to Israel's destruction. I'm sure that Hamas was trying to start a holy war against Israel, but I suspect that Israel's Arab neighbours quietly believe that peaceful Israel brings stability to the Middle East and are secretly pleased to see the destruction of Hamas. Meanwhile I wish the IDF success and safety in showing the world how Hamas has been using human shields and hospitals to protect their Jew murdering terrorist organisation.