The definition of War - IDF soldier killed

Let's not forget the simple definition of War. Via Wikipedia:

War is a conflict involving use of weapons and physical force by states or other large-scale groups, coinciding with a lack of dialogue between the parties.

We are at war with the palestinian people. They have voluntarily elected a terrorist entity to lead their government. They systematically, deliberately, and yet also randomly target civilian homes, schools and cars. They want to kill every Jew in Israel. Israel is at war, not just with fringe terrorist groups, but with the duly elected goverment of the palestinian people, and therefore with the entiere people themselves. When our soldiers are killed, when they launch rockets into the hearts of Israeli towns, and when we go in to their cities to expunge terrorists and their weapons, then that means we are at war.

IDF soldier killed in Beit Hanoun

Cleared for publication: A soldier was killed Tuesday night during IDF operations in Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza.

He was wounded by gunshots fired Palestinian gunmen and was evacuated for medical treatment, but died shortly afterwards. Later, IDF forces once again identified the group of gunmen and opened fire, hitting at least two. (Hanan Greenberg)"