Israeli peace group Gush Shalom published the following statement in Haaretz on 25 December:
A year after
“Cast Lead”:
Hamas in Gaza –Stronger than before.
Gilad Shalit –Not yet home.
Our standing in the world –Deteriorated catastrophically.
The appalling Gaza blockade –Going on.
No Qassams –
No IDF incursions.
And talk aboutCast Lead 2.