In light of your focus on "partisan reasons (er.g. upcoming elections".
Thems is mighty hollow pretexts, given the broader picture.
Map which hardly needs any additional commentary. Or if it does, let me know.
Livni and Barak's political ambitions, in full accord with their right wing counterparts, are to rid the region of native Palestinians.
Why is there any further question as to what the bestial Gaza offensive is about?