Israeli deaths in Gaza wars have always been relatively low , writes Joshi . Defense Intelligence for the Israel Defense Forces But the political impact of rocket attacks is greater than these numbers suggest , particularly when usually safe areas come under fire . : Political impact of rocket attacks is greater than these numbers suggest though . Palestinian invasion of Israel would carry big military and political risks , he says . Missile defense means Gaza need not resort to ground troops , Joshi argues .
Israeli deaths in Gaza wars have always been relatively low , writes Joshi . Defense Intelligence for the Israel Defense Forces : Political impact of rocket attacks is greater than these numbers suggest though . Palestinian invasion of Israel would carry big military and political risks , he says . Missile defense means Gaza need not resort to ground troops , Joshi argues .