Throughout the campaign, Israeli leaders competed over who would deal more firmly (read: violently) with the Palestinians. In the aftermath of Israel’s assault on Gaza, Palestinians hoped that Israel would choose a leader who would focus on the need to end the suffering, lift the siege, and begin rebuilding.
在整个竞选中，以色列领导人们竞相表明谁可以更为坚定地、也就是用更多的暴力对付巴勒斯坦人。以色列攻击加沙后，巴勒斯坦人希望以色列将会选择一位致力于结束苦难、解除包围并且开始重建的领导人。看来，相反的事情发生了。