This was true under Ehud Barak and basically remains so under Ariel Sharon. As matters now stand, the only likely way in which the violence is going to end is if Israel brings it to an end. Israel must deter the Arabs. The Journal's advice is, effectively, to point out the obvious.
Military crises have solutions.
This is why Mr. Peres is now right to say that if there is to be a continuing of the peace process, Israel's prospects for survival are dim indeed. He says Israel's situation at this moment is the worst since Independence. He means there is no military solution. The Journal will not face this and now recommends a military solution. There will be none.