Which is a better response by Israel after Hamas’ execution of 6 hostages?

Which is a better response by Israel in response to Hamas’ execution of 6 hostages: engage in cease-fire, or end negotiations and use more military force?

[shawnmount]

2 State solutiin can not happen trying to appease those who dont want the existence of Israel at all. The ignorance of people who think a "2 State solution" is wanted. "From the water to the water Palestine will be Arab." A genocidial chant.

[deborahsolomon]

I think there is more nuance to the question of the day. I am not answering it today as I feel that there would not be any real hostage exchange if Hamas did not feel threatened. If there is a cease-fire, there is no need for Hamas to give up the hostages. It sounds odd but this is a terror organization and I can see over and over that they do not engage in negotiations in any good faith. My heart bleeds for all the innocents caught up in this. Concerning the hostage families, I know how I would grasp at anything and believe anything if my child or loved one was being held. In their place, I would be mad at Netanyahu (Israel's leader) as there really is a chance that he cares and it is hard to direct the anger at Hamas as they really do not care.

[shawnmount]

The top headline should be both the Pres and VP candidates for the D espotic Party ignored direct questions about executions of 6 hostages including 1 US "citizen"

[stephen]

I have 3 high schoolers and 1 middle schooler. They haven’t had daily homework since Covid.

[kellymartin]

Homework doesn’t add value. Our kids’ Montessori K-8 only assigned projects for homework. Not homework for the sake of homework. Serves no purpose.

[kevinkane]

I love the way you are engaging your entire team in the discussions. They bring interesting insights and perspectives.

[adamcarter]

The cartoon is ridiculous. How much time did Harris spend in the military? Trump is a man of peace.

[theresadavis]

What about those of us US citizens living in another country for now? It would be 3am here...

[deborahsolomon]

Awful about that terrible man in France. But, something in the world is going on between the Phillipines and China that may affect us all. Especially as we are focused on middle east and have no ships around China area.