The war in Gaza is totally lopsided. There is no doubt that Israel has the upper hand. There is also no doubt that the infrastructure of Gaza has been decimated and the civilian population is suffering, even dying because of it.

Hospitals, schools, homes - all have been targeted and blown up in varying degrees of damage and numbers by the IDF. It is inconceivable that healthcare workers have not lost their lives. It is inconceivable that civilians have not lost their lives. The numbers can't be small. The war has gone on far too long for numbers to be small.

I have often found that it is a mistake to believe that a government, even an elected one represents its people. Governments lie all the time - just look at our government. We have a corrupt self-serving greedy government that we elect. Does that mean that you are corrupt too? Of course not. It's not that simple.

The attack on Israel by Hamas was totally brutal and barbaric. I don't care what Israel does to Hamas. Have at them. A response by Israel was not only expected but justified.

Carrying it as far as Israel has is not justified. The continued blockade, displacement of civilians who have no where to go and are essentially trapped, continued military action and continued destruction of Gaza's infrastructure has condemned the civilian population to suffering and death.

But Israel doesn't care - and that is obvious.