>> There was no expectation for there to be a ground assault from Gaza Many homes were equipped with safe rooms -- concrete and steel reinforced boxes inside t

>> There was no expectation for there to be a ground assault from Gaza Many homes were equipped with safe rooms -- concrete and steel reinforced boxes inside the house where people could retreat, lock the door, and be safe from attackers. Yes, safe rooms might also protect against rockets, but underground shelters are more resilient. If you build a safe room into every house, people must have envisioned the possibility of armed attackers.