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Comment by adhamsalama

1 year ago

Ethnically cleansing a population is not right or moral in any case whatsoever.

Hamas's stated aim and goal is to destroy Israel and ethnically cleanse Palestine of the jews "from the river to the sea".

When somebody tells you they want to destroy you, over and over for years, and then builds up terror factories and uses it to intentionally target women, children and elderly civilians on Oct 7, maybe -- just maybe, Israel has no choice other than to deal with Hamas as they are.

  • << Israel has no choice other than to deal with Hamas as they are.

    Maybe. Recent drone strike in Lebanon suggests that Israel is rather capable to strike surgically if it is so desires. In Gaza, it does not appear to strike surgically suggesting it made that choice for a reason.

    There is always a choice and few would fault just plain self-defense. Based on the existing rubble, current situation is closer to overkill, which does not win Israel support.

    Something to consider.

  • It’s their prime minister who has no choice. As soon as war ends, he is out.

    Oct events could have been prevented by military presence at the border.