My Way News - Hamas declares victory in rallies across Gaza
AP reports: "The fighting killed some 1,300 Gazans, the vast majority civilians, and thousands of Palestinian homes were destroyed. Israel emerged from the war with relatively few casualties - 13 dead, including 10 soldiers - but halted fire before reaching its objectives. No internationally backed truce deal is yet in place to prevent Hamas rocket fire on southern Israel or arms smuggling into Gaza."

Comment: So that's not exactly a good way to end things, is it? This is an example of the low-level conflict that has gone on for decades and has the potential to go on for decades more. Until Israel returns to faith in the God of Israel and their covenant relationship (with the promises of protection and victory against their enemies) they will continue to suffer defeat in victory.