How Israel Should Respond to Soldier Kidnapping

This is an op-ed on what the respsonse should be to the kidnapping of Gilad Shalit, the Israeli soldier who was kidnapped by the Palestinian Authority a few days ago.

Step 1

The government of the State of Israel announces that the Palestinian Authority, led by Hamas, has one hour to return Gilad Shalit, alive, to one of the crossings between Israel and Gaza - which will be determined by the IDF.

Should Hamas fail to comply, then:

Step 2

The government of Israel will immediately cut off the supply of electricity, gas and water to the Gaza Strip.

Additionally:

Step 3

The government of Israel will announce that it holds the Palestinian Authority, led by Hamas, directly responsible for the kidnapping. As such, authority will be given to the IDF to begin targeting all Palestinian Authority officials until Gilad Shalit is safely returned to Israel.

	Palestinian Leader Orders Force to Find Israeli	The New York Times	Tue Jun 27	15
	Israel warns of 'extreme' action	BBC News	Wed Jun 28	1
	Israeli troops gather at Gaza borders as Palestinians try to find hostage	Guardian Unlimited	Tue Jun 27	0
	Airstrikes and artillery pound Gaza - Israel says Interior Ministry building used in terror planning	CNN	Thu Jun 29	12
	Palestinians Seek Concessions for Soldier	Associated Press	Wed Jun 28	1