B/ over and over and over again Hamas & jihadists attack Israel & Jews. Have ethnically cleansed (all other religions) near the entirety of the Middle East and North Africa. This conflict is NOT about land. It’s about jihad. Palestinians and Israelis alike are the victims. Hamas must be stopped.

I don't think there's much point going back & forth. You focus on govt & IDF stated intent but only statements falling within IHL; I focus on impact: mass slaughter, war crimes & crimes against humanity. A targeted counterterror operation was an option instead of ethnic cleansing & extermination.