Paul,

If only wars could be fought without harming the innocent.

Israel has not invaded Gaza. Their fight is not with the Palestinians of Gaza. If it was, the Palestinians there would be no more. The conflict is with Hamas, and Hamas alone.

Hamas is dedicated to the destruction of Israel. Firing rockets daily into Israeli territory.

They have no interest in the people of Gaza, who are just fodder to their aims. The embed themselves amongst them and use them as shields. Indeed Palestinian deaths have proven useful to Hamas' propaganda.

Hamas are Iranian proxies. Muslim countries like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordon, Iraq and Saudi Arabia refuse Palestinian refugees, fearing Hamas butchers among them.

Israel, a tiny state less than a third the size of Tasmania - indeed we have cattle stations larger - has every right to fight for its survival. Don't you agree?

Cynically, Hamas welcome any Palestinian death.

If Hamas released the hostages and laid down their arms there would be peace. Why haven't those so concerned with Palestinian deaths demanded this? Is it antisemitism.

Importantly, why are there no Peace Keepers in Gaza? Surely this is the solution now.

Many apologies, Paul.

Israelis are indeed in Gaza. An appalling mistake on my part.