(Telegraph-UK) Ephraim Mirvis - What we have witnessed in Gaza is not a conflict between Israel and the Palestinians but a war between Israel and Hamas - a ruthless terrorist organization. Within the last month alone, Hamas has fired over 3,000 missiles at population centers in Israel. Hamas does not distinguish between Jew, Muslim and Christian, so hell-bent is it on killing Israelis. Hamas has been diverting humanitarian funds donated by us, the international community, intended to assist and enhance quality of life for the people of Gaza. These funds have instead been used to perpetuate terror and hate. Concrete and other materials intended for the building of vital infrastructure have been expropriated by Hamas to build a network of tunnels for use in the murder and kidnapping of Israelis. Hamas does not seek a two-state solution, or any kind of accommodation with Israel. Hamas' stated aim is the elimination of the Jewish state and all its Jewish citizens. As recently as July 25, Hamas warned, "We will exterminate you [Jews], until the last one, and we will not leave even one of you." The writer is the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the British Commonwealth.
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