This is the kind of *%#$&^^! that has caused the excessive causalities in IDF. A key aspect of war is surprise, which at least tactically IDF had on Wednesday. Now as a result of their (stopped) assaults, the Hezbollah have an idea on what the IDF has in mind to accomplish its mission to reach the Litani River, and can realign forces to meet it. The IDF, on the other hand, have their hands tied by a spineless political hack who has NO MILITARY EXPERIENCE, yet is calling the shots (illustrated by the attempted 'air only' campaign). Meanwhile, 1 million Israelis have to spend another day in bunkers, when this should have been wrapped up two weeks ago. (/rant off)
Report of Gunman on Bus Closes HighwayFla.
Highway Shut Down After Report of Gunman on Greyhound Bus
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Aug 11, 2006 (AP)— A Greyhound bus was stopped on Interstate 95 on Friday after the driver reported a man on board had a gun.
Lt. Bill Leeper, a spokesman with the Florida Highway Patrol, said officials received a call about 10:30 a.m. from the driver.
It was not known how many passengers were aboard the bus or where it was going.
The report shut down several miles of southbound lanes on I-95.
No other information was immediately available.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2301483
Nice rant.
One with which I agree.
This seems to get overlooked in the reporting.
BIG DITTO.