Isn’t it, though. So far, reason has presented facts (increased population in Palestinian Territories) that dispel the narrative of a genocide of the Palestinian people.
The whole justification for the “Palestinian (Hamas) Resistance (Terrorism)” rests on “Israel Bad, because Genocide!” which seems to be the overriding theme in this thread.
If you want to argue that Israel is setting out to eradicate Hamas terrorists, well, Netanyahu was pretty clear about that so, you’ll find no argument from me there. That’s going to happen.
I am not of the opinion that “eradicate Hamas” is code for “eradicate the Palestinian people.” This opinion appears to be the minority in this thread.
The Palestinian people suffer at the hands of their government (Palestinian Authority—treated like serfs), suffer at the hands of their elected officials (Hamas—used as human shields), and suffer at the hands of the Israelis—no doubt about that—however, it is the Israelis providing the Palestinian people with the resources they need to survive (water & electricity), to construct shelter (concrete), and to remain connected to the world (Internet). The fact, alone, of an increasing population—a quarter million people every two years—brings me to conclude there is information missing from the narrative of a genocide going on there.
The PA and Hamas take, take, take, and the Palestinian people suffer for it. In my opinion, this part of the discussion (missing from the narrative) is the most tragic: the situation exists because leaders from both sides (Israel and the Palestinian Territories) refuse to work out a solution, while the Palestinian people are used as pawns in a game of political domination by corrupt entities (PA & Hamas). The Palestinian people get the worst of it.
If Hamas is eradicated, it will be the best possible outcome for the Palestinian people.