If the Hammas group has only rockets that can cause little harm to Israel, (other than sow fear into the population) what is the purpose and or intended benefit of shooting them off at Israel? Lessons of history shows that Israel will retaliate in to a much higher level. Surely they know they cannot defeat Israel's military might?

Could the purpose be to seek considerable reaction from Israel?

What would the benefit of having Gaza homes and population impacted, from the retaliation, as we have seen?

Could they be using the impacted Gaza population to garner intervention, or sympathy from supporters, neighbours and the broader World community?

Could they stimulating Israel to acts that would contribute to a loss of credibility?

It is unlikely that they would be seeking friendship from Israel, or they believe they can win a direct military conflict with Israel.

What is the purpose of sending these rockets into the civilian population of a more powerful neighbour, one that you do not have a good relationship with already?


Can someone explain the intended purpose?