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June 11, 2008
Only in Israel
would such a statement be necessary:
Dozens of soldiers and officers from a reserve IDF infantry brigade have written a letter to the chief of the general staff, asking that he prevent Israel from freeing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for their release in the event that they are captured by the enemy, Channel 2 reported Tuesday.
"We are willing to sit in the enemy's prison as long as it takes," wrote the soldiers of the brigade, which is considered to be one of the army's finest, and would be one of the first to enter the Gaza Strip if the government decides on a large-scale military operation there.
The soldiers intend to send the letter to IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Gabi Ashkenazi when such a decision is made.
In it, they also request that no negotiations be held over bodies or body parts.
Because Israel is the only country in the world that is forced to accomodate and negotiate with terrorists.
Posted by LindaSoG at June 11, 2008 06:57 AM
Comments
Maybe so Linda, but that they did it is instructive about the condition of Israel's exoskeleton. It's in fine shape. What I'm worried about is that the United States seems to be depending on Israel to do the right thing with Iran, instead of taking the lead.
Posted by: Rodger Schultz at June 11, 2008 08:29 AM
You're absolutely right Rodger, it does say a lot about Israel and the dedication of its soldiers.
And yes, the world will sit idle about Iran and let Israel do something about it.
I've been thinking a lot about that, June 7 was the anniversary of Israel's strike on Iraq's nuke plant, I usually post about that, but I was busy and missed the day.
Posted by: LindaSoG at June 11, 2008 10:43 PM