This is the kind of priceless picture that really says more than a thousand words.

As the president said: “I do so recognizing that change cannot happen overnight. No single speech can eradicate years of mistrust, nor can I answer in the time that I have all the complex questions that brought us to this point. But I am convinced that in order to move forward, we must say openly the things we hold in our hearts, and that too often are said only behind closed doors. There must be a sustained effort to listen to each other; to learn from each other; to respect one another; and to seek common ground.”

Well, the listening has began. That by itself is no small achievement!

Members of Hamas, wearing masks to conceal their identity, watch President Obama's speech at their training base in the Gaza Strip.