According to the Deseret News, Hamas had declared victory in Gaza.  They held victory rallies on Tuesday and stated that “Gaza is just a stepping stone for eliminating the Jewish state. “Hamas today is more powerful,” Ismail Radwan, a Hamas leader, told a crowd from a terrace overlooking Gaza’s main square, with the demolished parliament building serving as a backdrop.” 

How in the world can we expect Israel to make peace and give up land to a group of people who want to end her existence?  I do, however, love the irony of declaring victory with the backdrop of a demolished parliament building.  I really hope Israel does whatever is necessary to ensure its own survival.