Q&A: Imposing a Total Siege on Gaza
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Imposing a Total Siege on Gaza
Question
Hello Rabbi,
Do you think it is permissible to impose a total siege on Gaza that would prevent the supply of food, water, and other essential materials, with the intention of weakening the fighting forces, while knowing that the civilian population would also be harmed by this?
Best regards,
Answer
In my opinion, definitely yes, but it is not practical. The world will not allow it, and not all of the Israeli public will agree to it. I am also not sure it would work. Hamas does not really care if civilians die. On the contrary, a few more shahids only help them.
Discussion on Answer
I give it about two days. Again, a gut reaction.
It seems they listened to us:
Defense Minister Gallant: I ordered a complete siege on the Gaza Strip. There will be no electricity, no food, no fuel; everything is closed. We are fighting human animals, and we are acting accordingly.