cre of missouri is here. you can give us a call. for independ callers, you can call (202) 748-8002. we also have a line you can text at (202) 748-8003. i wanted to ask you about this reporting by reuters that says israel that to broaden the sweep among heavy in gaza. what are your views on a cease-fire and conditional military aid for israel? guest: i think we need a cease-fire. there is only one hostagehas ent know how many are still alive. in situations like that, that is your ber cousin, son. i'm trying to sees through the eyes of progeny. i think we have to be very careful going into because it will give hamas another opportunity to try to paint israel as -- there will be casualties. ere will be women and children. it will not help our international image. what about military aid to israel? it is down to the point where they are in jeopardy. now we see in europe. when we holdback vital military equipment, we can now see what happens. the russians have made all kinds of, a nation that they claim to be part of russia, which it is not, but we have to be careful. i do not think ther