From
Ha'aretz::
Opposition leader and Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu told the 35th Zionist Congress in Jerusalem on Thursday that the Israel Defense Forces has the operational capability to wipe out the Gaza Strip, but chose not to do so.
"The IDF has the firepower to wipe out an entire population if we wanted. We could wipe out all of Gaza but we are not doing this. If the other
side had this , they would do this," Netanyahu said in his speech.
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"We still haven't done enough to prevent Qassam rocket fire. When I was prime minister there were no Qassams or missiles because when Katyushas were fired at the north , we shut off the lights in Beirut," the Likud MK said.
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Netanyahu also warned the entire State of Israel could come under Qassam rocket attacks should a withdrawal from the West Bank take place.
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Such restraint, Bibi! I can only assume such rhetoric which is easily arguable as titilation of the violent portion of the
Eretz Israel faction that are so displeased with Peretz and Olmert and who were thrilled when Yigal introduced himself to Rabin can mean one thing: Another run for PM!
"When I was prime minister..."
No doubt about it.
PB
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