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People
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Organizations
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Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Quotes
Document Information
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Book page / memoir excerpt
File Size:
2.52 MB
Summary
This document excerpt discusses the strategic planning and initial execution of Operation Cast Lead in Gaza. The author explains the decision to pursue limited military goals rather than a full takeover due to the lack of a willing governing partner like Egypt or the Palestinian Authority. It details the operation's start with airstrikes, efforts to minimize civilian casualties despite Hamas's tactics, and the desire for a short, time-limited campaign to avoid international pressure.
Organizations (5)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Hamas | ||
| Fatah | ||
| Palestinian Authority | ||
| Hizbollah | ||
| House Oversight Committee |
Timeline (2 events)
Operation Cast Lead
Arafat's death (2004)
Relationships (2)
Key Quotes (3)
"His answer was unsurprising and unequivocal: no."Source
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Quote #1
"I secured cabinet support for the more limited aim of restoring a period of calm for Israeli citizens in the south."Source
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Quote #2
"Civilian casualties were obviously tragic in themselves. They also made it inevitable that the longer the operation went on, the more likely we were to face international criticism"Source
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Quote #3
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