Is Israel's military operation in Gaza following Oct 7 justified?
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Is Israel's military operation in Gaza following Oct 7 justified?
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Unjustified
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Israel does not want peace with Hamas for political reasons, ultimately aiming to block a Palestinian state.
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Aug 28, 2024 at 17:50 (UTC) Submission Time
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When Hamas came to power in 2006 after a fair election, as confirmed by the UN and US, they repeatedly sent peace feelers to the Israeli government. This implied they were seeking some form of settlement and peaceful coexistence with Israelis. However, the Israeli government dismissed all these efforts. Although a ceasefire was later reached, it was soon broken unilaterally by Israel.

While it's true that Hamas at the time of sending peace feelers asked for the right of return for all refugees expelled from their homes in 1948—a demand not favored by Israel—one should note that, first, international law does recognize the right of return for expelled people, and second, Hamas presented it as a topic of negotiation, which Israel refused to engage in.

When Hamas, the most hardline Palestinian group, pursued peaceful coexistence with Israel, other Palestinian groups would have naturally followed, debunking the Israeli claim that Palestinians are a constant source of insecurity for Israelis.

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There was no way Israel could approve the “right of return” Hamas requested
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Granting the right of return would have posed significant security concerns for Israeli citizens because it would have led to a mixed Palestinian/Jewish society. Palestinians harbor animosity toward Jews, which would have created constant distress for Israeli residents. Such practical considerations must be taken into account when evaluating Israel's policies.

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