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Title:Why is Israel negotiating a cease-fire with Hamas?
Name:Shalom
City: MontrealState: Canada
I can see the benefits to Hamas. The immediate one is preparing in a calm atmosphere for the next round of attacks. A long-term delay (tahadya?) benefits them due to their superior numerical growth. But what does Israel expect to achieve by a cease-fire, except a TEMPORARY calm for residents of the south?