Destroying Hamas is more important than saving hostages - opinion
Every other interest and concern, no matter how poignant, compassionate, or pressing, must remain subordinate to the overarching master goal of destroying Hamas.
IDF SOLDIERS operate in the Gaza Strip. After agreeing to pause the war against Hamas and then reigniting it under increased US scrutiny, Israel lost focus, the writer argues.(photo credit: IDF)ByDAVID M. WEINBERG