Israel's use of heavy munitions is limited and necessary to eliminate Hamas. The Israeli military follows international law and takes feasible precautions to mitigate civilian harm. However, for Israel to persuasively declare victory, it must target and destroy Hamas' infrastructure. The conventional wisdom about the 2K-pound bombs is misguided and unfair. The war is inherently destructive; however, vilifying Israel's use of these bombs would result in more destruction and thousands of lost lives and drag the war.

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Israel's use of heavy munitions is limited and necessary to eliminate Hamas. The Israeli military follows international law and takes feasible precautions to mitigate civilian harm. However, for Israel to persuasively declare victory, it must target and destroy Hamas' infrastructure. The conventional wisdom about the 2K-pound bombs is misguided and unfair. The war is inherently destructive; however, vilifying Israel's use of these bombs would result in more destruction and thousands of lost lives and drag the war.