The discontent from both Left and Right arises from wishful thinking that has nothing to do with the justifiably limited aims of this phase of the fight.
IDF soldiers stand atop a tank near the border with Gaza. [File](photo credit: REUTERS)ByJPOST EDITORIAL
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