This war should have concluded by now as Hamas has been conclusively beaten by Israeli forces. Gaza has been turned to rubble and Palestinians have been displaced from their homes. Yet, the Hamas leadership still wants to battle Israel to the last Palestinian, their hatred is so consuming and irrational.

Just hand over the remaining hostages, that is the answer to this conflict. Hamas is unwilling to comply with the simplest instructions so Israel will not back down until the last Israeli is returned. It is really that simple, Israel will not concede until the last Israeli is returned. I view the destruction in Gaza as a travesty, the plight of the Palestinians is not lost on me. Whilst Hamas is interested in the social media battle, they are winning this fight, they have been defeated militarily.