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In Israel, Some See No Option but War
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Mark Regev, spokesman for Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, said Israel's response has been "proportionate and, within the confines of international law, what is considered justifiable self-defense."
But it has not stopped the rocket fire.
On Friday, thousands of Israelis demonstrated their solidarity with Sderot's residents by streaming into the city to shop. Despite the threat, the cloudless winter day took on a carnival-like atmosphere, with DJs spinning dance music and shoppers walking the streets seemingly unconcerned by the possibility of an attack.
"We don't have many days like this," said Michael Amsalam, 58, a town councilman. But he was not optimistic there would be many more.
When a nearby motorcyclist unexpectedly revved his engine, Amsalam flinched, then described what it was like to hear a rocket fall on his town, with nothing to do afterward but brace for the next one.
"Only the ones who live here know the feeling of the Qassam, the feeling of fear," he said.
