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It is all optics, not logic anymore. We have been having flags flying half-mast due to Americans killed or held hostage. So, it has become our war too now. https://www.newsweek.com/why-are-flags-half-mast-today-america-state-1834067

If Hamas could do that, they would have also thought about how to provide fuel, electricity, water and food after the war starts. For every Gazan killed by bomb, many more will die due to disease and starvation.

And this one too: https://www.thejc.com/news/news/sadiq-khan-hamas-are-terrorists-end-of-5uBd3R4V2H3uvjrWtOJh2b How dare he call Hamas as terrorists.

There was a lot of domestic attack that money was used for Hamas attack. Paying that out would be political suicide for Biden. His opponents are already baying for his 'weak on Iran' policies. We are back to 9/11 moment in U.S. again.

Unlike what most people seem to believe, not all countries even in the Middle East see this war in black and white. They hate Israel's war in Gaza, but they hate Hamas even more. So, while giving lip service to Gazan's suffering, they do all they can to exterminate Hamas (and secretly thank...

How long do you expect this war will last?

Sadly, in a war like this, civilians become an afterthought. Gaza will become like Yemen, Afghanistan, Somalia or Sudan.

Also, probably over 90% of Palestinians would do anything to have a semblance of normal life. To broad-brush Hamas on all 2 million is senseless.

It is disgusting to make fun of innocent deaths. For every Hamas terrorist, tens or hundreds of innocents will die. This is no time for comedy.

Some relaxation on the siege? (Pure speculation on my part)

They are preparing for a long war. How long did Afghanistan war last? Urban anti-terror wars are endless.

OK, you are the new Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan. Tell me how you will stop the war in one day and put a stop to the slaughter of fellow Muslims in Gaza. P.S. Hurry up. Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 is waiting for you.

It is going to be ugly. As ugly as Iraq or Afghanistan but within a tiny area, so the intensity will be revolting.

That will happen after tigers and lions become vegetarians. Hamas holds Gaza in its grip like a demon. Its purpose is to destroy Israel, not save Gaza or Palestine.

But if they start ground war without taking down tall buildings, they will be swatted down like ants. Which idiot will enter a built-up area for urban warfare with tall buildings around? This is how Hamas planned it. They knew there will be a lot of damage when the war starts.

The 1,000 people murdered have tens of thousands of family members world over. Just turn on and watch local TV if you are in U.S. TV coverage feels exactly like after 9/11. This is what I see on CNN front page here after 5 days:

But Americans in U.S. are also showing solidarity with Israel, though most have not met a Muslim, Every TV channel has this news in a loop. It very much feels like days after 9/11. Just in my town the news is about an NVIDIA engineer who has been held hostage. We have a large NVIDIA presence...

That is the real problem. Nobody wants to do the dirty work anymore. People seem to think we can live by software alone.

I am also puzzled by this weird fascination by how they were murdered. What difference does it make if they were shot or beheaded or roasted alive?

My guess: 1. Immediate goal is soften Gaza for urban warfare, send ground troops and eliminate Hamas. Not that different from U.S. actions in Iraq and Afghanistan 2. Long term plan is to prevent Hamas regrouping. Since tunnels were probably the mode of bringing weapons, Gaza will become a two...