Israel, Hamas and Gaza

So, we ask, just how did this latest conflict between Israel and Hamas begin?  Well, Israeli citizens have been the target of hundreds of missiles, rockets and mortars launched from within Gaza over the past months and that the government whose job it is to protect its citizens had to act.  Unless you are virulently anti-Israel, you will understand that Israel had no other choice but to respond as it is.

You can think otherwise, but I'd like to know your logic.