Didn’t answer the question: why? If Israel unilaterally exited Gaza in 2005, and uprooted all Israeli settlements and relocated them in Israel, why would you jump to the conclusion that Israel wants the land? The simple explanation, supported by facts, is that Hamas has been terrorizing the communities around Gaza inside Israel with missiles and rockets for 18 years, and has escalated to the incursion into Israel and slaughter of men, women, children, babies, and in at least one instance a fetus, kidnapped civilians, and are holding them hostage in a vast network of an underground city that was built to house the terrorists rather than build up an infrastructure for the Palestinian people to live and prosper. Now Israel is waging a war on Hamas. Beachfront property?! That’s the explanation. It’s ignoring facts and you, my friend, are a victim of propaganda.

0 for 2 in your analysis.

Not relevant. Was laughing at the absurdity of the comment that Israel is after beachfront property. I see you have a problem with analyzing simple facts. Explains a lot.

Point to an illegal settlement in Gaza, please. Show me on a map.

That’s so fucking stupid. Israel is mostly beachfront. This is 14 miles of beach. If you honestly believe this, I really shouldn’t waste time replying.

But … look. Israel unilaterally left Gaza - uprooted Israeli settlements - took out all the army. Left. No army. No Israelis. No agreement either. Palestinian Authority was ruling Gaza at the time, so there was hope they’d self govern and build a better life for themselves - free of Israelis and IDF. You know what they did? They had the one and only election in the last 18 years and put Hamas in power. Hamas started shooting rockets at the Israeli towns surrounding Gaza in Israel. This has been escalating until the massacre 2 weeks ago.

Israel doesn’t want or need the land. Israel wants and needs peace. Go spend some time educating yourself.

You are what is most shit about humanity.

Bahahahaa. Are you fucking serious?! Have you looked at the map?! There is a whole Negev desert right there! Bahahhahahaa. You’re a fucking moron.

You didn’t answer my question.

You linked to an opinion piece. So, not your opinion, some else’s? Nice critical thinking.

And you are aware there is now a national unity government in place. Regardless of what Netanyahu may or may not want, this is a coalition government that is making decisions.

It’s sad how you are downvoted. It’s the internet version of covering their ears and shouting “I’m not listening.”

What you are saying is verifiable fact. It sucks terribly for the Palestinian people, and they, absolutely are victims, too. But that’s on Hamas, not Israel. But people love to hate the Jews so they won’t listen to facts. You (and I) are wasting time with this battle.

So… you’re advocating a DDOS on an approach to free the hostages. Savage. Is this a fucking game to you. Some of those hostages are under 5 years old.

This is so fucking moronic is makes my head hurt. Simple question: why? Why do you in your brain think that Israel wants to do this? To what end? For what benefit to israel? What’s the motivation?

You’re misrepresenting what was said. He was referring to Hamas as human animals, not the Palestinian people.

Recall who is bombing civilian areas indiscriminately. From these populated areas in Gaza. Using the Palestinians as human shields. Israel has a right - an obligation - to protect her citizens.

Agreed! Neither in the West Bank where Fatah rules, not in Gaza where Hamas rules, have they had elections in more than a decade.

The Palestinians should demand an election.

Don’t put words in my mouth. I’m absolutely not saying that. Let me be clear: Palestinians should have a state and live peacefully as neighbors of Israel.

However, as of now, the Palestinian leadership is fracture and (in the case of Hamas) undeniably barbaric. The Palestinians need to choose better leaders and take themselves to freedom and peace they deserve.

That’s something that needs to be worked out, but Israeli leaders have been ready for that for years. For sure they Israelis would accept that.

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The accusation is that it is intent to kill civilians. The article doesn’t suggest intent. Appears to be unfortunate collateral damage. That’s far different from the original posters position that this is Israel’s attempt at genocide. Not saying war isn’t messy. This is unfortunate and there will be civilian casualties. The Palestinians should choose better leaders that want peace, not those that have a charter of war.

War is messy. Collateral damage is unfortunate. What Hamas did last Saturday wasn’t collateral damage.