Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Sha\'ul Mofaz says that even though the military confrontation with the Palestinians is likely to last some time, Israel has the fortitude to deal with the challenge. Speaking at a gathering in Latrun today, Mofaz said that from the perspective of the front-line soldiers, a real war is being waged in Judea, Samaria and Gaza. Mofaz added: \"While our hands are outstretched with a desire for peace, we find that the Palestinians have chosen the path of terrorism and violence as the chief means by which to achieve their nationalistic goals.\" He noted that should the current situation continue, the standing army and reservists would be required to shoulder the burden of military service.