Ok, so there is a very positive development in the Middle East. The other regional powers are not really wanting an all out war with Israel. Even Iran is signaling restraint. Why?

Because they ALSO want peace. The direction of this development is pretty clear. We are working on a strengthening of mainstream religion, and we are all to benefit.

In this view, fighting each other does not make much sense.

Just imagine the peace potential in a shared platform of religion?

I am not saying we should all be the same, what I am saying is, that we can make a platform we share and thereby make peace.

It is going to really difficult, but that would be an amazing result of the Biden presidency.

Anyway, I get it. There is the fighting right now, and Mr. Netanyahu is split between the part of his constituency that wants victory, and the world, that wants the war to stop now.

My reflection on this is; define victory.

Will it be an eradication of all people in Gaza? I mean, probably no. Will it be a negotiated surrender?

All theories and experience with war tells us, that being magnanimous when you win, is key to holding the territories you win.

That was how the Romans built their empire.

Then what is a victory, is a victory not, that Israel gets to be safe in the long run?

Add to this, I mean, when all the atrocities happened at the 7 of October, that was a chock, but the Palestinians are the ones who are suffering now. The scales have been balanced.

What we need to get to, is to get to a situation, where we are able to live in peace with our neighbors.

And we are actually moving in that direction, judging on the what the regional powers are saying.

My experience is, when you get an opportunity for peace, and you have, essentially, reached your goals, you take that opportunity, and see where it leads.

This does not mean, that we should abandon our troops and stop the war. But we should see the development for what it is. It is a chance for a permanent peace.

G-d bless the will to find peace in a troubled time, and think about those who suffer in the war.