That is why we have no choice but to conquer Gaza and destroy Hamas. Not an ongoing operation shackled in the chains of hypocritical and distorted Western morality but clear definitions and effective and rapid conquest that will save much bloodshed – for us as well as the enemy.
No more complex battles in the alleyways and tunnels; instead, rapid division of Gaza into lateral and horizontal axes; the conquering of strategic locations; and the immediate elimination of all Hamas headquarters, communications and control centers. Once Israel is in control on the ground, we can allow civilians to evacuate without threats from Hamas and we can then erase any area suspect of housing tunnels. If we had done this last time, the Gaza threat would have been behind us long ago – with less casualties and wounded.
This is what is going to happen anyway. But if we do not plan it while determining our goals, let there be no mistake: we will reach the same point yet again because the enemy will drag us to it. They will be the initiators, however, and we will be the responders. And the cost will be, God forbid, much higher – on both sides.
Finally, on the international hypocrisy and criticism front: since the world is going to blame us anyway, let us at least save the lives of our soldiers along with the lives of others. Reality has proven time and again that Israel’s indecision and ethical and operative confusion do not prevent international criticism. On the contrary, Israel’s aforementioned behavioral patterns encourage that condemnation.
Operative determination that radiates moral fortitude, born of the deep understanding that this is our land and that we are the good guys, is what we need to repel the international criticism.
Forward to victory!