Letter to the editor: Not all in Gaza are victims

Residents of Gaza are portrayed as victims of warmonger Israel. They claim they are innocent victims. This is not entirely true. Some Gaza residents are actually part of Hamas and believe they are justified in attacking Israel.

It is very hard to keep a secret for a long time. Hamas digs tunnels under schools, hospitals and other public places. Gaza citizens using these buildings surely discovered these tunnels and weapons stashed in these buildings. They didn’t demand that Hamas cease its activities. They ignored the situation.

Many citizens in Gaza agree with Hamas that Israel must be annihilated. They don’t join Hamas, but they may fund them. Also, they would never report them to Israel or Palestinians.

There are probably some Palestinians that don’t agree with Hamas but are afraid to challenge them. They remain silent. They need to speak up.

The residents of Gaza have contributed to their current plight. Israel has the right to defend itself.

Kathleen Bollinger

Fawn