`` We asked ourselves how to accomplish this , and the answer was to hit Hamas hard -- to strike the tunnels , the terrorists themselves , and all of their assets -- in order to prevent them from committing war crimes by firing rockets that target our civilian population , '' the officer said . Israeli offensive caused $ 1.9 billion in economic destruction in Gaza , official says . It could take a year for Gaza 's economy to recover , Palestinian agency says . Comment:
Israeli offensive caused $ 1.9 billion in economic destruction in Gaza , official says . It could take a year for Gaza 's economy to recover , Palestinian agency says . Comment: