The word "evil" is not descriptive enough for Hamas. They murdered in cold blood six people they had taken hostage almost a year ago, including an American, just days ago -- all in an attempt to sow seeds of political chaos. A few points:

1. Hamas must be extirpated. It is the only thing to do, on both a moral and practical level.

2. No deal that leaves Hamas in place or allows for the re-Hamasization of Gaza can be morally justifiable -- aside from which, Hamas has rejected every deal.

3. The Biden White House spent months delaying Israel's entry into Rafah, including by withholding armaments. Would more hostages have been liberated in March, if the Biden administration hadn't stood in the way playing effective defense for Hamas?

A tragic day for Israelis and Americans. Evil must always be fought. There is no other way.