Ceasefire in the Midst?

The BBC is reporting a possible ceasefire might be in the making. Egypt is claiming they are working toward a ceasefire between the two warring groups of Palestine and Israel. Egypt seems like they truly would like to aid in establishing a ceasefire between the Palestinians and Israel. President Hosni Mubarak seems to be cooperating and actually leading the way to a ceasefire. I believe and end to violence in the region would benefit all parties involved. There is one hitch, both sides are claiming that they will not stop fighting until the other group does. This is not a very good policy. It is an escapegoat for both parties blame the other group. At the end of the day, I really hope that Egypt is sincere in their efforts of establishing a cease-fire. I also hope that both groups will come to a consensus that killing just is not solving the problems in the region.

The Calm Before the Storm??

Reuters had a story yesterday where the headlines says it all, "Israeli army and Gaza militants in uneasy lull". (Reuters). One can imagine a war scene where the soldiers duck back into the foxhole in order to reload. Is this the calm before the storm or is there real peace on the horizon? We can only wait and see.