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Travis's avatar

I agree, but with a more hawkish bent. Gazans need to respect their citizens lives. Until they do, I find it difficult to be persuaded by having their enemy (Israel) have more respect for Gasan lives than Hamas does.

For instance, if Hamas steals aid, Israel needs to block aid. This is very tough on the Gazans. Hamas will extend the war, if it steals aid, which is likely to add to more citizen death and despair. It looks bad to block aid, but I believe it's the tough disciplined way to win and ultimately do less harm overall.

Israel is in an inevitable position and it's decisions are guaranteed to be scrutinized. This means they also deserve grace. Especially because they are on the moral high ground.

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CarlW's avatar

The loss of life and immiseration of Palestinians is terrible to behold. No country takes more pains to minimize civilian casualties - none. Blame for the suffering belongs on Iran, Hamas, and its supporters. The U.S., U.N., and well meaning fools in general should not impede Israel from pursuing and achieving the kind of crushing victory that will prevent the recurrence of Oct. 7 in perpetuity - otherwise #StandWithChamberlain.

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