Why Israel’s invasion of Gaza has been delayed
Bibi and his generals are divided
IT ALL BEGAN so fast. An unprecedented barrage of rockets served as cover for a murderous rampage, which led to a frantic manhunt and ferocious air strikes. Reservists rushed to don uniforms and report for duty. Generals promised a massive ground offensive. What began as a sleepy autumn weekend ended with Israel making ready to invade Gaza.
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This article appeared in the Briefing section of the print edition under the headline “Dread, disagreement and delay”
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