For myself, I have stated that I think Israel should in the immediate negotiate with Hamas for the return of the hostages (a "prisoner exchange" should be offered because that's a tangible thing that can't easily be taken back so Hamas would likely be interested).
And then Israel should probably declare that they are going to re-occupy Gaza with the longterm goal of assimilating the population there into the state of Israel as citizens. Half the population of Gaza are minors, this is not a lost cause. Find people in Gaza who agree with this goal and make them allies, fight Hamas and anyone else who violently disagrees.
I can accept civilian casualties that are the result of actions that are trying to make things bettee.
I don't accept what looks like violence for it's own sake with the vague hope that somehow violence is going to make Hamas give some hostages back... and even if they do get them back, then what?
If what's achieved will end up being getting the hostages back while Gaza is an even worse place to live and nothing else has really changed, then that's just sticking to a path we have already seen will lead to more Hamas attacks in the future.
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