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[FlyingClayDisk]

If they surrender, return the living hostages, and acknowledge Israel as a sovereign state, then no more killing.

SO you tell me.

Who wants more killing?

I offered my solution.  You offered yours.

What would you like me to tell you? 

I obviously believe my suggested solution results in far lesser lives lost, and you seemingly take exception to that viewpoint.

It's not for me to say.  I stand by my solution.

And...if I were Al Thani (of Qatar) (which I am not), this is where I would start my negotiations.  Because, surely you know this is where the serious negotiations will begin, right?  With Qatar? 

Palestinians: Lay down your weapons, and divest your people of Hamas.  Stop any further attacks.  In return you will be granted statehood.  Release any hostages you have as a goodwill gesture, and expect the same in return.  You have to go first because you do not occupy the higher moral ground, and you know it.

Israel: Lay down your weapons, and cede all further advances into Mandatory Palestine.  Release your hostages.  You are a sovereign nation already, so act like one, else lose the respect of the World community.  Your leader risks your reputation on the World stage.  Know this and conduct yourselves accordingly.

That's the 'short' version, but you get the idea.

I can just about guarantee you this is what the Qatari deal will be.  And, anyone who walks away from that table will be the loser in the eyes of the civilized world.

And yours?  "CHARGE!!  Fire at will!  Kill them ALL!!" (??)

Fair enough.  You know my position, and I (think) I know yours.