This is not journalism or reporting it is pure pro Hamas and Hezbollah propaganda. If Ms Cobban was in a country run by either of her political ideals, Hamas and Hezbollah, she would be eliminated, if she dared to write something like this that didn't agree with their extremist Islamic dogma. Let me explain it simply for Ms Cobban. If Hamas or Hezbollah had the military might of Israel..........Where Israel and all it's population once stood would be scorched earth! There is no negotiating with lunatics who control their own people and gain political clout through sheer force and bribery. And who's admitted purpose is to eliminate you. Israel has shown divine patience and restraint with these violent neighbors. How can anyone write such a long article about Israel and Hamas and not mention Hamas'tactic of suicide bombing of innocent Israel women and children? This is inexcusable for a so called journalist.