In the aftermath of October 7th, it has not been unusual to hear blood-throated calls to "turn Gaza into a parking lot" -- essentially to level it. The desire for revenge is deeply human and I don't judge it. It is not, however, a good basis for for an optimal military response. It can lead to viscerally satisfying but morally repugnant results.
I want…
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