Israel’s Plan of Attack

Definitive

Updated Apr. 25, 2017 4:37PM EDT / Published Dec. 28, 2008 2:32AM EST

Muhammed Muheisen / AP

What does the Israeli offensive look like behind-the-scenes? According to Haaretz, Israel began planning its operation in Gaza six months ago. The plan involved “Long-term preparation, careful gathering of information, secret discussions, operational deception and the misleading of the public.” Defense Minister Ehud Barak approved the plan on November 19, and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert approved it on December 18. An example of Israel’s use of disinformation was its announcement during the week that it would deliberate its course of action today—one day after the strike was already ordered. "Hamas evacuated all its headquarter personnel after the cabinet meeting on Wednesday," one defense official said, "but the organization sent its people back in when they heard that everything was put on hold until Sunday." In other news, the Palestinian Authority said it is ready to take over Gaza, should the Israeli operation succeed in overthrowing Hamas.

Read it at Haaretz

Royals ‘United in Outrage’ as ‘Royal Racists’ Named: Report

A source told the Mirror there was “an unequivocal denial that anything said by the two persons named publicly...was said or could be considered to be said in a racist manner.”

Newsom Scolds DeSantis for Botching ‘Kamala’ Pronunciation

The vice president’s name has been mispronounced by some conservatives since at least 2020.

Gavin Newsom Keeps Reminding DeSantis He Won’t be President

The Democratic governor taunted his Florida counterpart for lackluster polling in his home state.

Israel Knew Details of Hamas’ Attack Last YEAR: Report

Leaders brushed off the document as beyond the abilities of Hamas.

Israel Recalls Its Spanish Ambassador Amid Growing Feud

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he had “serious doubts that Israel is complying with international humanitarian law” in its bombardment of Gaza.

Arizona Cops Arrest Reporter Covering Pro-Palestine Protest

Alisa Reznick of KJZZ was one of 26 people arrested and cited for trespassing outside defense contractor Raytheon.

‘Sopranos’ Actor Cut From Jury Pool at Jonathan Majors Trial

Yul Vazquez reportedly raised concerns about the prospect of casting judgment against another person.

Book Translator: Royals’ Names There ‘in Black and White’

Dutch translator Saskia Peeters told the Daily Mail of the Omid Scobie controversy, “I just did what I was paid to do, and that was translate the book from English into Dutch.”

Israel’s Plan of Attack

Muhammed Muheisen / AP