first about shalit .... u have prisoners charged with some israel security issues and we have one prisoner for the same issue they arrested him from the tank while he trying to kill some innocent palestinian people Second about hamas .... so it's hamas problem ha ?? but was fateh problem befor and RPC befor both of them ?? and totally not israel problem !! u need to feel more responsible and try hard to solve your problems peace is a solution killing people is not

Mikki you are quite right what ever you said in the article I applaud you. You are a very brave lady and we need people like you to stand up and say as it is....

I completely disagree with this approach. You want the people to stop believing or following Hamas by actually doing more harm to them from the israeli side. I say that will give the excuse for hamas to do what ever things they do. Besides, nothing justifies the oppression and the killing of civilians, in particular the kids. You have got to seek the rightous mean if you want the right ending.

Hamas does not care about suffering and can get money elsewhere. hamas cares about land and power. Every rocket must be met with the loss of ten kilometers of Gaza land, permanently. This should have been done with the first rocket attack. And the same for Southern Lebanon, lands of Israelite tribes of Asher and Naphtali.

Sadly, we missed the chance. We lost our b***s's of steel by electing leaders who rather please the rest of the world (who cares less for us) rather than do what is best for Israel.

The Hamas charter and the incitement to attack Jews and Christians, thats the problem. Gazans were given $20 million worth of hot houses by Jews. You dont want to building yourself and economy and vote in murderous leaders fine, then live with the consequences. You want to live in peace and prosperity, then start ACTING in peace. From day 1 when Israel removed ALL Jews from Gaza the Kassams rained down on Israel, a war crime. Where was the Gazan action for peace? Where was the gazan action for the future? You get what you deserve. Good news. Israel is eternal. Hamas isnt. Only when you act in peace it will be accomplished. Until then, live with your decisions.

Why did you push for capitulation when it came to the Hizzies holding your son, but a strong hand when it comes to enemies no less ruthless like chamas? I don't get it.

No mon cher, Hamas must be eliminated. From the top down. Not from the bottom up.