 As always, the safety of our service members is a top priority. Former Israeli ambassador to the U.S., Dr. Michael Orens, says it's not hard to see why the leader of Hamas has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal. I was rejected because Mr. Sinwar, the head of Hamas, believes that time is on his side. He believes that the longer he waits, there will be more pressure on Israel to agree not just to a temporary ceasefire, but to a permanent ceasefire and a total withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Hamas wins. Game over.