One aspect of the Gaza operations Israel has undertook to protect its citizens from the Hamas terror regime that seems to have receives scant attention is the timeliness of the Israeli actions. They seem to have occurred at an ideal time for Israel.Hamas committed a strategic mistake in letting the truce expire and again launching its missile attacks against Israel. Had Hamas waited until the Obama Administration had taken office, Israel might have felt more restrained in undertaking its targeted air strikes. No ally wants to initiate military actions in the first weeks of a new American administration when a new President is just getting his footings. This would be especially true with Barack Obama. He chose his national security and diplomatic team with the goal of keeping international relations stable while he focuses his attention on domestic affairs (primarily the economy). Israel would not want to complicate relations with the new Obama administration as it assumes power.The...(Read Full Post)