what is also a simple truth: it is the goal of hamas to kill, expel, or reduce to a condition of servitude every jew in israel; they put this program into undeniable action on october 7th. here is the harder truth: hamas will not be destroyed until the palestinian people see a better alternative.

The answer is: bribe them. With cash, cash, cash. If we had spent the $141 Billion in 60s money on the 18.7 Million North Vietnamese we could have given each man, woman, and child $7540. 30 grand for a family of 4. We could have spent the same money, lost zero men and women, and bought them out.

israel has legitimate security concerns. yes, obviously. can anyone say that the current policy is making israel secure? permanent siege, permanent occupation--these are the mirage of security. prosperity and mutual respect is the reality. but getting over the bloody river will require--courage.