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.

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.

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

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

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

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

The historical death toll in the Israel-Palestine conflict shows that Israel has killed far more Palestinians than vice versa, making it hard to justify calling Hamas a death cult while ignoring this fact.