General Effie Eitam, a senior member of the Knesset's Security and Foreign Affairs Committee, provides a wide-ranging briefing for journalists, hosted by One Jerusalem. You can hear a recording of General Eitam here.

During his discussion, General Eitam described the military situation on the ground in Gaza and the diplomatic efforts that are on the way.

General Eitam reported that after 12 days of fighting a poll tonight in Israel showed that 80% of Israelis continue to support the War Against Hamas.

General Eitam said that reports that Israel has agreed to a cease fire are false and that the Security Cabinet had given Israel's Defense Forces the command to continue military operations.

Among the objectives that need still to be achieved, General Eitam said, were the destruction of tunnels used to smuggle armaments to Hamas, to provide humanitarian assistance to Arab civilians in a safe area, and the continued destruction of the Hamas infrastructure.

General Eitam confirmed that Hamas has been executing Arab civilians who are trying to flee from the areas under Hamas control.

Also, General Eitam stated that the whole civilized world is benefiting from the destruction of Hamas and another big loser is Iran. General Eitam makes a compelling case that Iran can not be permitted to have nuclear weapons.

This interview is well worth listening too. If you have any reaction to General Eitam's remarks please share them with the One Jerusalem community. 

Some of the bloggers on the call included Omri from Mere Rhetoric, Anne from Boker Tov Boulder, Pamela from Atlas Shrugged, Avi from Telchai Nation, Ted Belman from Israpundit and Jerry Gordon from Iconoclast, and Rick Richman from Jewish Current Issues.