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Originally Posted by Sliver
Yes, but limiting "collateral damage" is not just a moral position, but a strategic one. Taking out an apartment complex because some Hamas weaponry or tacticians are housed in it is super dumb because now every friend and family member of everyone who died or lost a home now has one reason to live - to get back at you. I say that because that's how I would be. If you bombed my family/neighbourhood/whatever, it would now be my new life's purpose to exact revenge. I think most people are wired that why.
I know Hamas poses an ongoing threat to Israel. It needs to be exterminated, starting with its leadership. I also know that's extremely difficult to do, but unfortunately it's the only way.
Israel shouldn't stop until the threat is removed or dramatically diminished - I agree. This current tactic will - I'd bet my life on it - have the opposite effect and will ultimately lead to a less safe, less stable Israel and the death of more Israelis. Oh, and Palestinians, but I get that we don't super care about that, so whatevs.
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I agree that the IDF should take greater efforts to minimize the civilian casualties in Gaza. If only because Hamas want thousands of Palestinian civilians to be killed, and it’s usually not smart to do what your enemy wants you to do.