The results so far of Israel's war on Gaza:
- 3 Israeli hostages rescued by the Idf
- 3 Israeli hostages killed by the Idf
- 30.000 Palestinian civilians killed by the Idf
- 2 million Palestinian civilians displaced by the Idf
- 20% of pre war food shipments reaching Gaza
- Hamas still exists
Based on the stated objectives of this war by Israel, this a complete failure. All that blood bath for a zero balance of rescued hostages, and Hamas is still there. The bulk of freed hostages (about 100) have been so by negotiation, not by this war.
Based on the unstated objectives of this war by Israel, this is a success. With Gaza converted to rubble and the West Bank raided on a daily basis, the prospect of annexation of Gaza and the West Bank is more probable by the day.
This was never a hostage rescue mission. From day 1 the Israeli government saw the perfect opportunity to destroy the possibilty of a Palestinian state, and gain territory. Whatever the cost.
- 3 Israeli hostages rescued by the Idf
- 3 Israeli hostages killed by the Idf
- 30.000 Palestinian civilians killed by the Idf
- 2 million Palestinian civilians displaced by the Idf
- 20% of pre war food shipments reaching Gaza
- Hamas still exists
Based on the stated objectives of this war by Israel, this a complete failure. All that blood bath for a zero balance of rescued hostages, and Hamas is still there. The bulk of freed hostages (about 100) have been so by negotiation, not by this war.
Based on the unstated objectives of this war by Israel, this is a success. With Gaza converted to rubble and the West Bank raided on a daily basis, the prospect of annexation of Gaza and the West Bank is more probable by the day.
This was never a hostage rescue mission. From day 1 the Israeli government saw the perfect opportunity to destroy the possibilty of a Palestinian state, and gain territory. Whatever the cost.