"A LIMIT TO ISRAEL'S RESTRAINT"! After Sderot was hit by more rockets, originally we were told that:

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Monday that Israel has no intention of turning a blind eye to the barrage of Qassam rockets fired at Sderot earlier in the day, adding that the Israel Defense Forces has been instructed to strike at all those involved in the rocket fire.

"We view this attack very gravely," said the prime minister. "The IDF has been instructed to destroy every rocket launcher and to strike all those involved in the fire."

But in fact, Israel has decided to take the next step--to go beyond just sending the IDF into Gaza. Instead Israel is going to: petition the UN!

Israel will file an official complaint to the UN over continued rocket fire on Sderot, Israel Radio reported Monday. Deputy UN Ambassador Daniel Carmon reportedly discussed the matter with the Secretary-General's Chef de Cabinet, Vijay Nambiar and his Middle East envoy Michael Williams.

Israel's Ambassador to the UN Danny Gillerman said that there was a limit to Israel's restraint, adding that he would speak to the secretary general and demand that the organization intervene and try and put an end to the attacks. [emphasis added]

Can there be any doubt that the UN will be able to match their success in dealing with Hezbollah in Lebanon?

[Hat tip: LGF]

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