Does Netanyahu feel, in his heart, that there is no distinction to be made between members of Hamas and the general population of Gaza? Does he believe that all Palestinians have it out for Israel, whether or not they fight for Hamas, guilty by association?
How else can he continue to pursue his scorched earth policy if not by denying the humanity of the civilians in Gaza who are huddled in tents, taking shelter in bombed out schools, fearing their own death, maybe wishing it would come?
Looming starvation, a dreadful, miserable life where most everything familiar has been taken from them. A shell-shocked populace, damaged in mind and spirit, perhaps sustained by a kernel of faith, the remnants of family, or a distilled hatred that has now been hardwired by Israel’s response to October 7.
Of course, Hamas has no qualms with setting up shop amidst civilians, apparently figuring any fighting force with actual scruples would think twice about attacking innocent women and children. They’ve apparently figured wrongly.
What a mess.
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