By indiscriminately launching rockets at Israeli civilians, Hamas jeopardizes the very core of democratic values. This not only violates international law but also exposes the stark contrast between the values upheld by Israel and those espoused by Hamas.
The most immediate goal should be the dismantling of Hamas' rule and neutralization of its ability to return and take control in the future. This requires eliminating its leaders, capturing its commanders, damaging its cells, and stripping its legitimacy in the eyes of the world and its own people. The second is the full disengagement from Gaza.
France is currently considered to be a less safe environment for Jews, not to mention Israelis. And that's before we have even dared to speak about the largest and most complex sporting event in the world.
The meaning of “'Free Palestine”' is to liberate the world from Jewish sovereignty.
Even if war doesn't break out in full force against Hezbollah, just over the ridge, visiting through the IDF-controlled Kiryat Shmona shows that something major needs to happen here for life here to get back on track.
