The three things below are what's necessary now, but the most complicated thing is that they must occur simultaneously. No one can simply force either Hamas or Bibi to make it happen (neither the Palestinians nor the Israelis have enlightened leadership at this point). Our only hope is an international consortium involving powerful Arab countries, the United States and Europe. 1) Ceasefire 2) Release of the hostages 3) Immediate conference on the establishment of a two-state solution, accompanied by a temporary international peace-keeping force to make it binding. There are absolutely Palestinian and Jewish Israeli leaders waiting in the wings, capable of accomplishing this. They are held down on both sides but my prayer is that they be lifted up.