israel, it seems, would not be willing to execute two israelis to kill one member of hamas.

they do seem, however, to be willing to execute 2-5 palestinian civilians to kill one member of hamas.

over five thousand palestinian children have been killed (and at least ten thousand other palestinians) in israeli airstrikes on gaza, in response to a terror attack that killed/captured fewer than 2000 israelis.

going to full scale war is a bad response to a surprise terror attack. it’s a mistake.