Liveblogging the Conflict in Israel: Operation Cast Lead (Day 6)

I have been liveblogging Operation Cast Lead since it began on Saturday. You can find all my liveblogging posts here.

Today's updates:

After a day in which they hit 25 terror-related targets, the IAF continued to go after the terror infrastructure, hitting three government buildings and reportedly injuring 25 people. One of the targets was the home of appropriately named Hamashole leader, Abu Anas Chabana, but it seems he was not home at the time. At least we left our name and number after the beep.

An IDF ground operation looms due to a shrinking number of targets to hit from the air and top Hamas leaders showing their willingness to “martyr” themselves like they expect of their people deep in hiding. The IDF says it is prepared for such an operation, which has been over two years in the making.

Meanwhile, Hamas leader Ismail HaniyehIsmail Haniyeh has stated that Hamas will agree to “talk about all issues - and seriously” if three conditions are met: ending of the “Zionist aggression,” lifting of the “siege” and opening of all the Gaza crossings. I assume by issues, he means things like Hamas’ stated aim to destroy Israel.

In other news, classes have been canceled in all towns within 40 km of the Gaza Strip, and a UN council debate on Gaza has ended without a vote since the Libyan-drafted resolution was “unbalanced” (much like their leader).

Oh, and a Happy New Year!

For constant updates throughout the day, see here.