Capture Of Shalit Kidnapper "Like A Scene Out Of A Hollywood Action Movie"
It turns out that Israeli intelligence forces actually did capture Hamas commander and Shalit-kidnapper Mahawesh al-Qadi. And that it was totally awesome:
You're not going to want to hear this - but Barak has gotten a pretty good start on restoring the IDF's credibility. He'll be genuinely put to the test over the next few weeks as Hezbollah and Syria attempt to take advantage of what will almost certainly be an IDF ground operation in the Gaza Strip. If he handles the next month well, he'll post a legitimate electoral threat to Netanyahu and the Likud.
References:
* Dichter calls captured Hamas chief 'bargaining chip' for Shalit [Ha'aretz]
* Don't say a word [JPost]
Previously:
* Netanyahu Launches Campaign to Oust Olmert. He'd Better Act Fast.
* Syria Modernizing Its Airforce With Russian Help - War With Israel On The Horizon
* One Jerusalem Conference Call: Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Cross-posted to:
* The Astute Bloggers
* Israpundit
