Hope of peace just allow things to go on as they have with a bit of hope for some that doesn't materialise. Yet the US doesn't do anything to stop it at the Israeli end. Hamas has it's own hopes but has stuck to a cease fire. Now due to comments from Benj Hamas don't think he will hold a permanent one so want a guarantor. There is another factor - security. Some body needs to be armed.Now now girls, we don't want another war.
The Strip. Israel has mentioned a few intentions where the US has said no. Not sure about the buffer zone which makes the strip smaller.
The US. Is it down to votes ot policy. Their reactions on the security council could be for votes or policy. I suspect policy.
Bengy - well he just carries on until it does stop.