1. What argument does Mr. Netanyahu use in his defense of Israel's military actions against Hamas in the Gaza Strip?

2. Do the facts presented by Mr. Netanyahu cause you to change your support for or opposition to Israel's invasion of Gaza?

3. For each of the following statements made by Mr. Netanyahu, write agree or disagree and explain your answers.

• For this action to succeed, we must first have moral clarity. There is no moral equivalence between Israel, a democracy which seeks peace and targets the terrorists, and Hamas, an Iranian-backed terror organization that seeks Israel's destruction and targets the innocent. (from para. 3)
• The international community may occasionally condemn Hamas for putting Palestinian civilians in harm's way, but if it ultimately holds Israel responsible for the casualties that ensue, then Hamas and other terror organizations will employ this abominable tactic again and again. (para. 5)
• The goal of this mission should be clear: To end the current round of missile attacks [on Israel] and to remove the threat of such attacks in the future. The only cease-fire or diplomatic initiative that should be accepted is one that achieves this dual objective. (para. 7)

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