An overwhelming tragedy

The war between Hamas and Israel requires clear thinking and a moral compass

Friends,

The warfare in Gaza is calamitous and heartbreaking.

But many of the things I hear or read about it from otherwise intelligent people strike me as blind to its realities. For example:

“Gazans are unfortunate collateral damage.”

I heard this today from an Israeli official. This view is morally bankrupt. Innocent children, parents, grandparents, bro…