(Jerusalem, Israel) — It’s been a dramatic week here in the Holy Land. But buckle up. Far more drama lies ahead. Here are the highlights, followed by some analysis.

MONDAY:

• An Israeli special forces unit conducting a secret operation in the Gaza Strip is spotted by Hamas terrorists.
• A fire-fight ensues.
• An Israeli lieutenant-colonel is killed and several other IDF operators were wounded. Seven Hamas terrorists are also killed.
• Hamas unleashes a rocket barrage the likes of which Israel has never seen before.

TUESDAY

• The terrorist group, the Palestinian arm of the Muslim Brotherhood, fires 460 rockets at Jewish civilians in southern Israel in less than 24 hours.
• Never have so many rockets been fired at Israel in a single day — at times, they are being fired one per minute.
• Thankfully, the Iron Dome system shoots down many of the incoming rockets. Others fall harmlessly in empty fields…