“Once again, a conflict breaks out between Israel and one of its neighbors; this time, as in 2008, against Hamas, which still governs Gaza.

The downward spiral appears to be unstoppable: The killing of three Israeli teens. The abhorrent murder of a Palestinian teen. Missiles launched from Gaza by Hamas on Israeli cities and at Ben Gurion International Airport, without provoking a catastrophe for the time being, because of the extraordinary efficiency of the Israeli anti-missile shield. And the deadly Israeli bombing raids in Gaza to halt the rocket strikes.

The result of this downward spiral is clear: Thousands of victims from Palestine’s coastal strip, which will weaken Fatah, accused of “collaboration” with Israel. And other victims on the Israeli side, which will nourish a desire for vengeance.”* The Young Turks hosts Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian break it down.

*Read more here from Jacques Attali / The Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jacques-attali/the-last-chance-for-israe_b_5586936.html