Jakub, thoughtful and thorough.

The above would have been unlikely because of the Hamas hold over the Gaza population.

Friedman's earlier advice NOT to fall into an uncertain pit created by Hamas made sense but was not adopted by Israel or America. The result is a mess and tragedy of gigantic proportions.

I invite you to read my piece "Was Biden Netanyahu's Chum or Chump?" which focuses on America's role.

Many thanks, best.