Can we trust IDF spokespersons who control the narrative to be a reliable source of information. The official line is they must contain an ongoing problem whereby Israel is attacked with impunity, and therefore respond by attacking targets in densely populated urban areas. With impunity. What gives these people their sense of entitlement. Is it a Prime Minister who repeatedly quotes Old Testament wrath, or foreign visitors from CENTCOM Commander to EU President, who support Israel's right to defend itself. If the scale of air operations over Gaza meets the definition of a defensive war there needs to be a recalibration of the formula by which US Congress allocate more than USD 3 billion each year to help the IDF maintain a 'Qualitative Military Edge'. Has the United States allowed any part of the War Reserves Stockpile Ammunition stored in Israel to be used on targets in Gaza? Nixon had the sense to avoid being drawn into a regional conflict. So too did Reagan. This time may prove more difficult. Before additional assets were sent into the area US Army personnel were already stationed in Israel. Their duties. Early warning and missile defence.