Analysis: Gaza escalation shows IDF deterrence eroding

Hamas doesn’t want another fight with Israel quite yet, but it’s learned many of the lessons of Operation Cast Lead.

IDF soldiers on tank near Gaza border 311 (R)

IDF soldiers on tank near Gaza border 311 (R)

(photo credit: REUTERS/Amir Cohen)

MARCH 21, 2011 02:16

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