As long as Israelis as a nation continue to be governed by laws and morality, there is hope yet for peace. Despite being embroiled in bitter conflict, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are man enough to admit when they've made mistakes. Taking responsibility for acts such as these goes a long way in proving to others that they do not have massacres or domination as their goals.

In the meantime, there is evidence that Yasser Arafat has lost control of the militants among his population, making more violence likely.