While the destruction in Gaza is terrible, it is a result of the actions taken by Hamas, which the Palestinian people elected to govern them.

Even if Hamas is a fanatical organization, the argument that they need to be eliminated overlooks the fact that the people of Gaza are suffering under dire conditions and have been for generations.

Hamas has militarized Gaza, embedding weaponry in civilian areas, which complicates military operations and leads to tragic consequences for civilians.

The opportunity for Gaza to become a thriving statelet was squandered by Hamas, which, like the PLO before them, has prioritized militarization over development, and their leadership prioritizes the destruction of Israel over the creation of a Palestinian state, which harms the Palestinians in Gaza.

The Israeli government must recognize that the occupation and the resulting humanitarian crisis in Gaza are fundamentally unjust and must be addressed for any peace to be achieved.

The corruption within Hamas signifies a deep moral failure, as they exploit the Palestinian people for their own gain.

The leadership of Hamas is misappropriating funds sent by Qatar and other sources, using them to strengthen their military capabilities instead of improving the lives of Palestinians in Gaza.

Hamas's leadership is characterized by corruption, with leaders dying as billionaires while using Gaza's resources for their own ends.

Hamas has spent 18 years indoctrinating the children of Gaza into a culture of hatred and violence, which has been detrimental to both the Palestinians and Israelis.