Many in Israel believed Hamas was content with corruption and governance, underestimating their ideological commitment to violence.

Critics argue that Netanyahu's focus on Hamas may have distracted from other threats, such as Hezbollah, which could have implications for Israel's security strategy.

The argument that Hamas loves death more than life contrasts sharply with the Israeli approach, which claims to prioritize life, yet results in significant civilian casualties.

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.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have been conducting targeted operations against Hamas, rather than engaging in indiscriminate bombing, which is often mischaracterized as collective punishment.

Despite criticisms, many political leaders in Israel would likely have responded similarly to the October 7th attacks as Netanyahu did, given the circumstances.

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.

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

Hamas's attack included breaking through the security fence and attacking peaceful communities, resulting in murder, rape, and kidnapping.