Israel has taken the next step in its response to unprovoked Hamas rocket attacks from Gaza. Fox News reports, “The Israeli military reportedly sent thousands of troops into the Gaza Strip Thursday as part of a large-scale ground operation aimed at destroying underground tunnels and other ‘terror infrastructure’ used by Hamas to target the Jewish State.” This follows 10 days of aerial bombings against Hamas targets and Hamas’ rejection of an Egyptian-brokered cease-fire. Israel had little choice but to respond with overwhelming force, as Hamas has proven incapable of anything but violence. Despite Israel’s above-and-beyond efforts to avoid civilian casualties, Hamas deliberately puts civilians in harm’s way to increase those casualties. Furthermore, The Wall Street Journal adds, “Hamas hides its immense arsenal of ever-longer range rockets in hospitals, mosques and, as we learned Thursday, even U.N. administered schools.” Western Leftmedia outlets routinely fall for Hamas’ charade, offering misplaced sympathy while condemning Israel. But Israel should stay the course and neutralize the threat. More…