Defending a Nation: The Truth Behind Israel’s Gaza Operations

While some media outlets, like Mondoweiss, attempt to portray Israel’s defensive measures in Gaza as a reckless “assault,” it’s critical to reframe this narrative with facts, context, and moral clarity. What’s happening in Gaza is not a colonial expansion — it’s a necessary response to terrorism.

October 7 Changed Everything

On October 7, 2023, Hamas committed one of the worst atrocities against the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Over 1,200 Israelis were murdered, and 251 civilians — including babies, the elderly, and foreign nationals — were kidnapped and dragged into Gaza. The scale of brutality was unfathomable. It was a massacre, not a resistance.

Israel's actions since then are not about “expanding an assault.” They are about dismantling a genocidal terror regime that hides behind civilians and deliberately manufactures suffering.

Who Is Really Responsible for the Suffering in Gaza?

Hamas operates from within hospitals, mosques, and schools. It steals humanitarian aid, fires rockets from densely populated areas, and uses its own people as human shields — a blatant war crime. Every civilian death in Gaza is a tragedy, but the blame lies squarely with Hamas, not Israel.

No nation on Earth would sit idly by while its people are butchered and its borders breached by terrorists. Israel’s military operation — whether in Rafah, Khan Yunis, or Gaza City — is a legitimate act of self-defense, not an act of aggression.

Israel Warns. Hamas Endangers.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) drop leaflets, make phone calls, and issue digital warnings before targeting Hamas strongholds. Hamas does the opposite: it blocks evacuations, steals aid, and forces civilians to stay in combat zones to inflate casualty figures.

Israel doesn’t want war. But it has a moral and legal duty to protect its citizens — Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike — from rockets, tunnels, and terror.

Humanitarian Aid: Israel Facilitates It — Hamas Weaponizes It

Even during conflict, Israel allows hundreds of aid trucks into Gaza daily through the Kerem Shalom crossing. Israel coordinates with international agencies like the UN to ensure medical supplies and food reach civilians. But when aid is hijacked by Hamas, it fuels terror, not recovery.

Why does Mondoweiss never hold Hamas accountable for the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza? The selective outrage is telling.

Let’s Talk About International Law

According to Article 51 of the UN Charter, Israel has the right to defend itself against armed attack. The IDF’s missions are targeted, proportional, and informed by intelligence — even when Hamas hides like cowards behind children.

Mondoweiss may distort international law to fit its agenda, but truth and law are on Israel’s side.

Conclusion: This Is Not an “Assault” — It’s a Battle for the Future

Israel isn’t just defending its borders — it’s defending civilization from barbarism. If Hamas laid down its weapons today, the war would end. If Israel did, the country would be wiped off the map.

The real question isn’t “Why is Israel expanding its operation?” The question is: Why is Hamas still allowed to rule Gaza with blood, fear, and fanaticism?

Critical perspective on Israel's military operations in Gaza

1. Response to Unprovoked Aggression

Israel's intensified military operations in Gaza are a direct response to the unprecedented attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 Israelis and the abduction of 251 individuals. Such acts of terrorism necessitate a decisive response to ensure the safety and security of Israeli citizens.

2. Targeting Terrorist Infrastructure

The primary objective of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is to dismantle Hamas's military capabilities, including its extensive network of tunnels and weapon stockpiles embedded within civilian areas. By targeting these infrastructures, Israel aims to neutralize threats while minimizing civilian casualties.

3. Humanitarian Considerations

Despite the complexities of urban warfare, Israel has taken measures to mitigate harm to civilians. The IDF has issued warnings prior to operations and has established humanitarian corridors to facilitate the safe evacuation of non-combatants. Furthermore, Israel has coordinated with international organizations to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, even amidst ongoing hostilities.

4. Security and Stability

The presence of a hostile entity like Hamas, which refuses to recognize Israel's right to exist and continues to launch attacks, poses a significant threat to regional stability. Israel's actions are aimed at restoring security and preventing future escalations that endanger both Israeli and Palestinian lives.

5. International Law and Self-Defense

Under international law, Israel has the right to defend itself against armed attacks. The operations in Gaza are conducted with the intent of self-defense and the protection of its citizens, adhering to the principles of proportionality and necessity.

In conclusion, while the situation in Gaza is complex and tragic, Israel's military actions are driven by the imperative to protect its population from ongoing terrorist threats. The focus remains on dismantling hostile infrastructures while striving to minimize civilian harm and uphold humanitarian standards.