Israel has approved the call-up of 30,000 reservists as it moves troops towards Gaza.It increases the prospect of a ground war - while Palestinian militants fired rockets at Tel Aviv, Israel's main commercial city, for the first time in 20 years. Sky's Middle East Correspondent Sam Kiley said: "In British terms, the number (of reservists) is pretty close to 10 brigades - a vast number of troops. These will be armour, infantry and specialists in support, but most likely to fill in the gaps likely to be left as troops are moved down towards Gaza."There's already been an increase in movement of ground troops close to Gaza, the movement of tanks and so on."If there is going to be a ground offensive, those troops have got to come from somewhere else and they would need to be back-filled."So, in all likelihood, this is all part of the military planning for a ground assault into Gaza, should the Israeli prime minister so order."It's part of the plan, but that order has not yet been given. But this is a strong indication that Israeli troops are preparing to go into the Gaza Strip."Guess what people. In Marine Corps terms the Israeli's just activated a Marine Expeditionary Force. Or if you're talking US Army they just stood up the two plus reinforced divisions.
In man power terms this is no little thing...its a big fucking deal.
My question to you all is this. The Israeli's have moved into the Gaza Strip before. They're well practiced in it and they even have Special Ops Units that specialize in operating in the occupied territories.
Do you believe this cover story or are you finally coming around to my way of thinking...this is a cover for something much bigger.