Israel's leaders portray Gazans as inseparable from Hamas while urging Iranians to rise against their regime. The contrast reflects political and military needs
Let's imagine that on the evening of October 7, 2023, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had said to Palestinians in Gaza, "I've been talking with you and for you for decades. … We aren't seeking to divide Gaza. We're seeking to free Gaza and live with it in peace. But at the end of the day, freedom from the burden of tyranny … will depend on you, on the courageous and suffering Gazan people. I believe that if you stand up in the moment of truth, the day will not be far off when Israel and Gaza will once again be courageous friends."
