IDF finds one of the largest Gaza weapons stockpiles ever near school, hospital

[Happy Hoosier]

31. I'm saying it's necessary to take Hamas off the board.

I'm saying that I think any solution which leaves Hamas in power is not viable. Hamas has said what they want... to repeat Oct 7 over and over again until every Jew in "Palestine" is dead or driven into the sea.

I mean, even in your own post, you're not offering a real alternative. I understand the compassion and even outrage. But I think people must understand that Oct 7 means Hamas cannot remain.

Hamas will not release all the hostages, IMO. They lose what leverage they have.

And make no mistake... this kind of horror was always Hamas's best defense. By embedding themselves in the civilian population and infrastructure, they have always planned on this kind of reaction ensuring their resiliance. The question is, are we willing to let them succeed?

That's not to say I think Israel can do whatever it wants. I think the US should continue to pressure Israel to allow more aid in, to be more focused in their efforts, and to make it clear we will not accept permanent relocation of the Palestinian population.

I also think the U.S. needs to begin public efforts for organizing and supporting post-conflict recovery and reonstruction efforts.