Prisoners have been released and the bombings have stopped, but Palestinians are no closer to determining their own future.
All the living hostages held by Hamas have returned to Israel, with 20 men reunited with their families after over two years of captivity.
They survived two years of war, privation, and Israeli raids that killed at least 67,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians.
The survival of these 20 Israelis is a testament to their resilience, yes, but more so to their value.
Autor's summary: Gaza deal brings hostages home.