A few hours after the UN Security Council passed Resolution 1860 calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the limited cabinet including Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and Defense Minister Ehud Barak convened Friday morning to decide whether Operation Cast Lead should be expanded, or if fire should be held.
Prime minister Ehud Olmert said this morning (Friday) Israel will continue the operation in Gaza. “The missiles on Israel this morning just proves that the resolution is not realistic and will not be kept by the terorrist organization.”
“Israel never agreed that an outside entity will decide on her rights to defend it’s citizens. IDF will continue defending israel’s citizens and complete its missions.”
Israel has acted, is acting, and will continue to act only according to its calculations, in the interest of the security of its citizens and its right to self defense,” Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni said.
Vice Premier Minister Eli Yishai was more blunt, saying, “The world has turned into Haniyeh and Hamas’ lobbyists. It’s no matter for concern if this resolution stays on paper, our interest is all that matters.”
the whole mission will be in vain if it is not finished.We have always let the world tell us what to do and when to stop and that is our trouble. There is no world noise when Jewish blood is spilled. Hashem please watch our soldiers and be with us!!!