[JumpCrisscross]

>In other words, Israel is not planning to de-escalate their illegal occupation

This is a complex issue involving diverse viewpoints. One may find it enriching to consider the differing views and values that go into such a misunderstanding. I've learned a lot about myself and human nature by contemplating and modelling geopolitics.

Referring to the situation as an "illegal occupation" is harsh. And ambiguous. This is an international conflict; there are no laws which gain automatic primacy.

Further, your conclusion - as stated - appears tenuous. A military spokesperson pointing at rising attacks could signify many things. Domestic support could be waning. Or the enthusiasm of an offshore balancer. It could also signify increased militarism in Gaza, independent of IDF activity. Granted, it could also mean preparations for IDF escalation. But you need to produce more concrete evidence, not vitriol, to back up that hypothesis.

[madaxe_again]

It's utterly unambiguous. Familiar with the Stern gang?

More attacks would be a result of Israeli air strikes and Netanyahu egging on a ground offensive.

I'm sorry that you've been brainwashed, but you're the warmongers here, not the oppressed Palestinians.

[thescrewdriver]

> I'm sorry that you've been brainwashed, but you're the warmongers here, not the oppressed Palestinians.

Of course Hamas is a completely innocent, never having murdered anyone ever... You're so busy pointing fingers at one side that you're blinded to the faults of the other...

[thebiglebrewski]

Thank you! How could anyone say that Hamas is not guilty of anything? As mentioned in a comment above: if Hamas stopped shooting rockets, I'd have a really hard time believing that Israel would not stop their assault, the government has said several times that they are simply responding to rocket fire.

"We will only have peace with the Arabs when they love their children more than they hate us." -Golda Meir