McDonnell issues statement on attacks on Israel(and starts laying groundwork for future plans?)

Gov. Bob McDonnell just released this statement on the Hamas attacks on Israel:

“In recent days, the citizens of Israel have come under attack by Hamas. Rockets fired from Gaza into Israel have struck civilian centers, and terrorized the nation. And today a terrorist attack struck a city bus in Tel Aviv, the first such event in the city since 2006.  Israel has rightly responded to these attacks with appropriate force. Now, a cease fire has been called to these hostilities. America stands with Israel as it continues to move through this dangerous period. Hamas must cease all attacks on Israel, and it is my hope that the unwarranted and random violence the group has unleashed on our friends in Israel will now come to a permanent end.”

There's no arguing with the sentiment, but you do have to wonder why a governor would feel the need to comment on an international situation.

Can you say, "2016"?