[Jerusalem Post] Yaakov Katz - According to the Israeli defense establishment, under Egypt's proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, Hamas has everything to gain from six months of quiet. Southern Command head Maj.-Gen. Yoav Galant has said on more than one occasion that Hamas would use a cease-fire to rebuild its military infrastructure, extend the range of its rockets and fortify its positions. In the end what is likely to happen is that Israel will "silently" accept the truce offer.
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