However, I tend to agree with neocon1984 that in the long run this may be a blessing in disguise for Israel.
Hamas is not beaten but weakened and Kadima/Labor have failed which should leave the field open for Netanyahu. Now, Mr Netanyahu may not be as strong as we believe. Some Israeli bloggers are very afraid that he will try to form a coalition with Labor and Kadima. However, give the recent events that may not be politically possible.
Let us hope and pray that the outcome of the election is such that Likud will have to join with the nationalist religious parties. Then Israel may become a strong nation again.
“Hamas is not beaten but weakened...”
OPINION:
I agree.