Coffee is a beverage that puts one to sleep when not drank. ~ Alphonse Allais

Wizbang (Lorie Byrd) Making Good On A Promise — “I remember hearing the story of the President’s visit with this soldier earlier this year and the promise he made him. Yesterday he made good on that promise.” [Please find the time to read this inspirational story. Jim]

Many blogs are discussing the news out of Israel. Here is a partial list:

Captain’s Quarters (Ed Morrissey) Gaza Incursion Gains Ground — “The Israelis appear serious this time about delivering the war for which the Palestinians voted when they elected Hamas to govern them. Hamas certainly has given them the provocation the voters wanted by attacking into Israel and kidnapping Gilad Shalit. With Gaza no longer occupied by Israel, it gives them a much easier target to attack on this invasion; the Palestinians no longer have the settlements as a bargaining chip against full-scale war.”

In The Bullpen (Chad Evans) Israel Launches Gaza Strip Offensive

Vital Perspective Operation Summer Rain Begins in Gaza as Terrorists Hold Kidnapped Soldier — “Stay with us for minute-to-minute updates beginning at 08:30 Eastern time. ”

Michelle Malkin Here and Here.