Analysis: Saudi Arabia is interested in ending 'small conflict' between Israel and Palestinians in order to have Jewish state on its side in 'big conflict' against Shiite world and the growing Sunni terror threat.

In order to achieve long-term quiet in Gaza, Israel can both encourage Gazans to vent their rage at Hamas, and give them some hope for a brighter future.

Analysis: IDF forces must leave Gaza now because they have no missions justifying their presence there.

Analysis: Prime minister knows that ending the war in Gaza in a unilateral withdrawal marks the beginning of a new war at home, against his own political camp.