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 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 perception that the Israeli government is responsible for all regional issues is a simplistic and low-resolution view of a complex geopolitical landscape.

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.

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

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.

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.

Israel has a lot of control in various areas, but they are losing the internet battle badly, which is a major problem for them. The global perception of Israel is changing drastically, especially among those 40 and under, and it will never return to what it was for previous generations.

The central issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is whether Palestinians desire a state of their own or aim to destroy the Jewish state, which has led to repeated failures in achieving statehood.