""All we know is that they closed the Gaza tunnels immediately, and seven months later flooded them.
Now why would they do such an unfriendly thing?""

OK genius, First question! Why would Hamas attack Egyptians, just at the time when they are conducting delicate negotiations with the Egyptians? They may well be nasty, but they ain't STUPID!

Second question! Would Israel view a detente between Egypt and Palestine with equanmity, or dismay? It would destroy the Israeli blockade, and put their expansionist plans in jeopardy.

Third question! Would Israel use a covert military attack to derail such negotiations? You can bet your life savings THEY WOULD!

Don T.