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So says the Israeli defense minister, Ehud Barak. The Hamas will not give in easily, and neither will Israel fold that fast. The outcome can only be horrible. I can mention the countless civilians dead on both sides, but it is nothing new. It only gets more sad. Does Barak actually think that continued violence will settle the issues? It has not worked for decades, so why not try it for another few decades? I like that logic. It will not work, but I like it. I can go on a rant about peace and negotiations, but once again, that is nothing new.

The White House is asking for the Hamas to stop the attack and agree to a cease-fire. Easier said than done. Does it seem like the Israeli army really wants to quit so soon? One attack leads to a counterattack, and that leads to another in retaliation, creating a chain. The White House needs to do more than just telling the Hamas to stop.