Israel acknowledges Rafah civilian deaths as tragic, while Hamas sees them as a tactic

Israel deserves credit for continuing its necessary and justified mission in Rafah to eliminate the last remaining Hamas battalions, despite facing unwarranted condemnations from the international community.

The operation, which involved tanks entering the city center on Tuesday, must persist until these Islamist threats are completely eradicated.

Although the IDF made a deadly mistake with an airstrike targeting Hamas terrorists on Sunday that resulted in civilian casualties, the antisemitic and anti-Israel sentiments worldwide have resurfaced.

It serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges Israel faces in its fight against Hamas, a group known for targeting civilians as part of its standard operating procedure.

The terrorists’ actions not only jeopardize Israeli civilians but also put Palestinian lives at risk.

Prior to the Israeli airstrike, Hamas deliberately launched rockets at Tel Aviv’s civilian population while using Gazan noncombatants as shields, escalating the risk of civilian casualties.

The brutal actions of Hamas demonstrate their willingness to target the elderly, women, and children in their attacks on Israel. Additionally, they have been known to engage in heinous acts such as taking hostages and using sexual violence as a weapon of war.

While the international community may focus on Israeli actions, it is crucial to recognize that Hamas has been responsible for far more Palestinian deaths due to their tactics of hiding among civilian populations and exposing them to military attacks.

Despite numerous opportunities for peace, Hamas continues to prioritize their own agenda over the well-being of Palestinians, choosing to prolong the conflict and perpetuate mass death.

Those who criticize Israel in the midst of this conflict should be mindful of the ruthless nature of Hamas and their disregard for human life.