Make up your mind Keith - you said or you didn't say "you are wrong to say that civilians were targeted." earlier; what's it to be?

You are wrong to say it without clear evidence. I do not deny it, but it seems unlikely as Israel would gain nothing from it and suffer a propaganda defeat.

No country in the world regards wp smoke as a chemical weapon. Mudcat opinions hardly count.
Why single out Israel alone?

I do not demand Palestinian surrender.
It was Hamas rocketing that led to the incursion and all the consequent suffering. It would never have happened.
If Hamas renounced violence and recognised Israel, conflict would cease and a negotiations begin. Also there would be no blockade.

You have just said "bad as the rockets are"
I see that as a breakthrough and bringing us closer in our views. I do not understand how they can be said to be defencive though. Can you explain that?

Thanks for the spelling correction. Me a teacher too. The shame.