I believe Israel denied responsibility for the beach bombing. Wouldn't be the first time Arabs blew up their own either by mistake, duplicity, or poor aim.

Attacking Israelis on their own territory by a well planned and executed attack is an act of war. The Israelis want their captured soldier back.

The story that Fatah and Hamas have contrived an 'implicit' recognition of Israel (within pre-1967 borders) is leaning over so far backwards to find 'recognition' that you are facing your butt.

And we ain't in pre-1967 conditions.