Lieberman: "Israel" Can’t Invade Gaza ahead of Elections, Heavy Prices to be Paid

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"Israeli" Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Tuesday evening that "Israel" would be pleased if a ceasefire is reached, but would continue to act if not.
"A long period of calm will prevail in "Israel" in the aftermath of Pillar of Clouds operation," he said.
Asked about what "Israeli" settlers should expect in the post-ceasefire phase, Lieberman said "I estimate that we will get a lasting calm. We spoke with our colleagues around the world and explained that we want lasting quiet - not for a week, not for two weeks. After a week of suffering, we want at least five or six years of quiet, stability and security."

Reflecting "Israeli" fear from launching a ground offensive in Gaza, Lieberman said, "My approach is simple - if our forces enter Gaza, we must go all the way. In Operation Cast Lead we invaded and paid a heavy price as far as global public opinion is concerned and the various Goldstone reports."
"The government cannot take such a decision [invasion] two months before elections," "Israel's" top diplomat said. "We should leave this decision for the next government."

In parallel, Lieberman confessed "We have no interest in escalating the situation in the Gaza Strip. Unfortunately, we withdrew from Gaza - we fled without guaranteeing our security interests."

Source: Ynet, Edited by moqawama.org