After a month and a half of relative quiet (0 Israeli civilians killed, 18 Palestinians killed), Israel bulldozes houses and assassinates a Palestinian leader. The expected response happened.

Six killed in Hadera terror attack

6 Israelis killed, many others injured. Israel clamps down more.

Israeli Tanks Surround Arafat's Compound
Israeli F-16s Also Fire on Palestinian Sites in Retaliation for Banquet Hall Attack

Israeli missiles raze Arafat police HQ
Troops encircle leader's office to avenge attack at bat mitzvah

No exit.