"Gen. David Petraeus on Israel's Response to Hamas: The Evolution of Warfare"
Retired Gen. David Petraeus, former commander of America's wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, stated that Hamas' recent attack on Israel was "far worse than 9/11." Petraeus emphasized the challenges Israel faces in its war against Hamas, including the need to clear buildings, tunnels, and rooms, which inevitably leads to civilian and Israeli losses. He expressed surprise at the sophistication of the attack and questioned the lack of awareness by Israeli and American intelligence. Petraeus also discussed the objectives of Hamas and the potential consequences of destroying the group, including the power vacuum in Gaza and the suffering of its people. He urged caution and drew parallels to the mistakes made by the U.S. in the aftermath of 9/11.