The suffering of Gaza's citizens is a tragic consequence of the misgovernance by Hamas, which has led to their current humanitarian crisis.

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.

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

Israel is the final decision maker in Gaza, not Hamas, which does not have meaningful control over the region's major issues.

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.

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

Hamas chose to use their time in power to build military infrastructure and radicalize the population, culminating in their attack on Israel on October 7th.

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