As a Nation you do not act on a personal level..you act on what is best for your Country. And NEVER let a little chit box terrorist group dictate to you...or you will be in even GREATER troubleThe difference in opinions on what action to take immediately will depend on 2 things imo.
On a personal level:
Do you, or do you not, have any relatives or close friends being held as hostages.
On a National politics level:
Because the decision could decide if they live or die, which is always a prime consideration with a small population country that puts a lot of value on their citizens.