Israeli ministers have decided on the rapid conclusion of the Gaza attack and an immediate pull out the troops without reaching a formal cease-fire.
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This is because they have to be out of Gaza before Obama takes office.
If Israel were still in Gaza when Obama takes over Israel would have to negotiate from the weak position of a failed aggressor.
All Hamas has to do is survive until Obama takes over and they have won a great victory.
Whichever Israeli set of clowns dreamed up this attack on Gaza should be brought out and shot.
Original: Israel to flee Gaza.