Regarding the "anything to get rid of Hamas" argument:
Even if I were to accept that anything is morally justified to get rid of whoever threatens you (I don't, and even the people suggesting this argument have previously indicated they don't), that doesn't cover the reality of the situation:
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Although Hamas’ communications and military abilities have been degraded, only 30 to 35 percent of its fighters — those who were a part of Hamas before the Oct. 7 attack — have been killed and about 65 percent of its tunnels are still intact, U.S. intelligence indicates.
What is the morally justified amount of civilian death to weaken Hamas while ignoring the "secured" areas and allowing Hamas to openly recruit again?
We've been over this before: the narrative being put forth that we just need to stomach a few more civilian deaths (100k+ by the current rate not taking into account recruitment efforts) and it'll all be over with Hamas (although not Hamas 2.0), does not reflect reality.