Gaza's journey to refuge marred by pervasive hunger, streets littered with corpses

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55. After the carnage of WW1 we left out the "treat with respect" part and had to go through it all again.

Hitler was able to take control of Germany because of the disdain Germany experienced after losing the WW1. The people were angry, resentful, and looked to a leader who promised to restore their pride and greatness.
Hitler was able to direct their hatred and use it to his advantage.
At least we learned our lesson and did not act as conquerors after WW2. Sure we occupied Germany and Japan, but the people of those nations were not given daily reminders, year after year, that their future was out of their hands, as has always been the case with Israel in Gaza and the West Bank.
The destruction of Europe during WW2 was a tragedy; millions of people died in the conflagration. Yes, it left Germany in ruins, and destroyed their will to continue fighting. But I don't believe it's wise to use that as an excuse to do the same in Gaza. Is Israel ready to rebuild what they destroy?
I have no illusions that Israel is ready to do anything but continue to administer their conquered lands in the same fashion they have always done. I don't see any light at the end of this tunnel if that is the case.
There has to be a fundamental change in the attitude of both sides if there is ever to be peace in this region.