Israel cannot afford to wait around until the Arab neighbors gain the ability to put an end to their country. The message to Hamas was clear - they won't wait - and the surrounding Arab neighbors have taken notice. The rhetoric and obvious propaganda verbiage on websites regarding Gaza on all sides lately is expected and pathetic as usual. The tragedy of war is heartbreaking, and war leads often to more hate. If Hamas continues on the same path, it will only lead to more war,death and destruction. If you want peace - you need to state that PEACE is your goal. The anti-Israeli world opinion doesn't seem to want to understand that HAMAS's goal quite clearly stated is Israel's complete destruction. A ceasefire for Hamas is a temporary lull in it's war(resistance)with Israel. However Israel needs to do it's best to implement peace with Palestinians who want it. More respect for each as people is needed instead of incitement for hatred. As usual - tough negotiations, compromises, and real progress on the ground only will make it happen. Maybe the new U.S. administration can move this forward. The problem is and has been lack of support for the peace process from other Arab countries especially Syria, Iran, Lebanon. The anti peace forces will constantly be trying to derail the process on all sides as usual, likely dragging this on until the next crisis.