Hamas claimed responsibility for yesterday’s anti-tank missile attack against a school bus.
And they knew damn well their targets were school children.
Hamas first fired the advanced, Russian-made missile last December, but this is the first time the target has been a civilian one. This was not a haphazardly chosen target, and it was clear the bus was carrying children. As the launch occurred within five kilometers of the target, it was possible for the attackers to keep the target within sight.
In other words, the attackers knew what they were attacking, and were clear about the implications of a mass strike on children under the already tense conditions. Such an operation requires relative expertise, intelligence and planning. All of these factors suggest that Hamas was likely involved.
The IAF responded to the attack (not to mention the 45 rockets fired into Israel throughout the day) by striking 13 terror targets, but not before the cowardly terror groups in Gaza declared a ceasefire.
Meanwhile, I just found out this morning that the teenage boy critically injured in the school bus attack is the son of the owner of the local, now-defunct Chinese restaurant where I live. Please pray for Daniel Aryeh (ben Tamar) Viflic.
While you’re at it, please pray that the Israeli government grows a pair. Enough is enough.
Update: In the wake of this despicable act, Israeli President Shimon Peres rips the UN a new one.
Booya!
Update: On their website, Hamas claims responsibility for the attack, gloating that
The operation left two Israeli settlers injured, one of them was in a critical condition and evacuated by the Israeli medical crews to Soroka hospital.
They also include photos of the wrecked bus, including one which clearly shows the word “Children” in Hebrew written on the bus.
