Not much to give anyone cheer. Netanyahu remains in charge until hopefully the Israeli electorate throw him out. Hamas will despite their losses cling on to power and will continue to ensure that funds for the reconstruction of Gaza will enable them to restock their arsenal while calling on the world to cease supplying arms to Israel. The Royal train is going to be taken out of service. Perhaps it can be repurposed to give some luxury travel for the record number of asylum seekers arriving by their cross channel taxis. The Channel which was once our fortress moat is now a ditch to be crossed at will.