Forever and ever.

The author seems to think this is a political game of chess. Far from it. This is simply a war and those who make it a game allow it to perpetuate. Casualties whether civilian or on a large scale have always been part of the equation in any war. It is what makes war ugly and the ugliness is the primary reason to deter people from it. Once fought, and left without a winner the game is declared a stalemate and one side or another wants another chance. Despite such everyone knows the winner is left respected in the international arena no matter what side they were cheering for initially. In summary, war is brutal, ugly and was meant to be that way.

Mashaal Aide Good Morning Mr Mashaal. Hope you slept well. Just some news in Gaza 24 Buildings destroyed, 3 killed, Roads damaged and Gazans are starving Mashaal Oh really? What a pity. But where is my Ralph Lauren Jacket and my Rolex Watch. Just make sure THEY are properly stashed away And by the way get me Sugar Daddy Abbas on the phone now we are out of funds Mashaal Aide Sorry but Bank of Abbas is closed for business with Hamas Permanently. Mashaal Maybe if we try sweet talking UNWRA again? Mashaal Aide So where to from here Chief? Shall I start the process of arranging a Cease Fire? Mashaal What?!"....Are you mad? Just as Gazans are getting the message about who are their Protectors? A few more days of this and they really will realise just how much we are protecting them By the way...whats for lunch?

Aide Sir whats our next move? Zahar FIRE Aide 10 Rockets Fired. What do we do? Zahar FIRE Aide Israeli strikes..and incoming Missiles Take cover! Zahar FIRE....! Not FIRE FIRE but a FIRE FIRE....So stop gibbering get me outa here and don't forget my Cuddly Safety Deposit Box under the bed

Let's close this chapter the men's way and show them what they will get, when they are shooting at us. Let them beg for cease fire. Let them beg. Down with Hamas and all its supporters

Anyone can write anything. "Analysis" should be based on some logic and rationale. Mr. Ben-Yishai, look at history. The Leftist Olmert regime had completed the ethnic cleansing of Jews from Gush Katif, ordered the violent Amona incident, agreed to massive Arab immigration into Israel and announced plans for violent ethnic cleansing of Jews from Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria. After Hamas kidnapped Shalit in an unprovoked attack and bombarded Israeli civilians, Olmert planned an attack on Gaza which legality was confirmed by the top Leftist lawyers. Despite this, Olmert and Livni were condemned as war criminals by the Goldstone investigation. Ron: your enemies will always condemn you. Restraint does not prove you are right, just that you are terrified to protect yourself. The only reason to feel comfortable to attack is because it is your duty to protect your citizens. If you need someone's permission to prevent a Jewish child from being murdered, you do not deserve liberty.