I completely agree. The ceasefire benefits only Hamas. It provides the terrorist organization with relief from pressure and allows it opportunity it to rebuild. At the same time, its unbalanced nature, e.g., Hamas received the relief it wanted without having to free Cpl. Shalit, creates perceptions of Israeli weakness. Continuing Israeli restraint in the face of repeated Palestinian violations only amplifies those perceptions of Israeli weakness. Not surprisingly, an emboldened Hamas has now suspended talks with Cpl. Shalit, whom the terrorist organization likely has no intent to release except if Israeli gives in to truly exorbitant demands.

In short, given its terms, the ceasefire never was in Israel's interest. Israel should correct its error and terminate it based on Hamas' latest actions.