The real losers of the war
1. The losers are tens of thousands of dead and wounded Palestinians;
2. Israelis and other victims;
3. mostly innocent civilians; their families and friends;
4. also those whose homes, businesses, were damaged or destroyed;
5. schools, hospitals and infrastructure damaged or destroyed;

Israel’s international stature and political support, including in the US, its best friend and ally, suffered serious damage, as have Jews around the world who are faced with widespread antisemitism.

Most of all, there are the people of Gaza badly in need of food, shelter and health care, and the people of Israel who yearn to live free of terror missiles and drones from all directions and to return to their homes in peace.

Sherman was right – that “War is hell.” And that “total war” wins – at a high price.