Amos Harel and Avi Issacharoff, Haaretz Correspondent: ANALYSIS / A hard look at Hamas' capabilities
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Title:So what happens if they stop?
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This analysis certainly shows Hamas is not an existential threat to Israel, but it obviously can be a menace.

But what if Egypt comes through, or Hamas takes Olmert`s warning to the Palestinians to heart and just stops?

Will it lead to a change?

Probably not. The last time Israel only halfheartedly made any moves towards compliance with the ceasefire terms.

Up to 20,000 militants... The IDF should be able to manage that by lunch and get home in time for tea.