Israel is not “flattening” Rafah indiscriminately as some claim. They’re strategically clearing areas to create buffer zones – a fundamental military tactic when dealing with terrorist threats. The idea that this is some nefarious plot to “herd” Palestinians into camps is, frankly, absurd on its face. It’s a necessary security measure to protect Israeli citizens from Hamas attacks.
Now, let’s examine the facts about the blockade. Yes, Israel has imposed restrictions on Gaza. But why? Hamas, a terrorist organization dedicated to Israel’s destruction, has consistently used humanitarian aid to build tunnels and weapons. The left conveniently ignores this reality. If A (Hamas exploits terrorism aid) is true, and B (Israel restricts aid to prevent terrorism) follows from A, then B is not just justified, it’s morally necessary.
Let’s move on to point number two: the alleged humanitarian crisis. The UN and various NGOs claim Gazans are on the brink of starvation. But here’s where the logic breaks down. During the six-week ceasefire, significant aid entered Gaza. Israel argues, correctly, that this should be sufficient if properly distributed. The fact that it’s not reaching civilians is a damning indictment of Hamas’s governance, not Israel’s policies.
Statistically speaking, the data clearly shows that Hamas bears the primary responsibility for civilian suffering. They initiated this conflict with their October 7th attack, killing 1,200 Israelis and taking hostages. Any rational analysis must start from this point. The left’s attempt to frame Israel as the aggressor is a fundamental misunderstanding of cause and effect.
Now, let’s say, for the sake of argument, that Israel agreed to end all military operations and lift the blockade entirely. What would happen? Hamas, by their charter and actions, would immediately rearm and attack again. This isn’t speculation; it’s the stated goal of the organization. The only possible explanations for Hamas’s actions are X) they genuinely want peace, Y) they’re incompetent, or Z) they’re deliberately prolonging conflict. X and Y are demonstrably false given their history and tactics. Therefore, Z must be true.
The bottom line is this: Israel has both the right and the obligation to defend its citizens. The fact that this makes some people uncomfortable doesn’t change the fundamental reality of the situation. Hamas started this war, and they have the power to end it by releasing hostages and renouncing terrorism. Until they do, Israel’s actions are not just justified, they’re necessary. And that’s something that no one can refute with facts or logic.