Israel has been clear that the aim of Operation Protective Edge was to eliminate Hamas . But CNN 's Tim Lister says , to secure peace , Israel needs to offer Palestinians a better deal . He says many Palestinians thought a Fatah - Hamas deal in April was the best chance for peace . And by whom ? Israel accepted that , he says , and while it could be implemented still , lives have been lost .
Israel has been clear that the aim of Operation Protective Edge was to eliminate Hamas . But CNN 's Tim Lister says , to secure peace , Israel needs to offer Palestinians a better deal . He says many Palestinians thought a Fatah - Hamas deal in April was the best chance for peace . Israel accepted that , he says , and while it could be implemented still , lives have been lost .