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In an Australian article about the various ways in which Israel is winning the war against those Palestinians not yet dead, there is an interesting statement from Yuval Diskin, the Shin Bet security service chief. Hamas is apparently softening its stance and the chief thinks that many Gazans are furious with Hamas for "bringing a disaster on Gaza." I think the term disaster is entirely appropriate for this war.

Last time I heard, one Israeli soldier had been killed by Hamas fighters (and four Israelis by "friendly" fire). The Hamas fighters aren't what's important in this slaughter, and I seriously doubt they are even the target. The only reason Hamas continues to survive is due to its popular support. I don't think Israel will persuade people to change their vote by killing their families and friends, but then I suppose that when it comes to collective punishment I'm not the expert Israel is.