The US led invasion of Iraq had approximately 655,000 civilian deaths according to the Lancet. The Chechen war had about 80,000. 10,000 in an area with a much higher density is relatively low.
I think the West Bank should be given statehood separate to Gaza. Any Israeli settlers in the West Bank, other than in Jerusalem, should be given the choice of returning to Israel proper or fend for themselves.
Gaza should be run by the UN for a few years until they have the infrastructure in place to govern themselves. No Muslim countries nor Israel, the US or Russia should be involved in rebuilding what is left of Gaza. My personal suggestion would be South American, Nordic or Central European countries. Hamas should have no place in Gaza going forwards.
Something I consider important for the future of the strip is gaining a fully functional bureaucracy that is able to support them as a nation. To many post colonial countries, specifically in Africa were left unable to become stable democracies because they slide too easily into violent factions.
He started off as Infantry sent to Gallipoli, then joined the Australian Flying corps and flew over Ypre and the Somme. After the end of WW1 he joined the RAF and flew medium bombers over Europe during WW2.
I just remember him as a kind old man that loved me.
I'm glad someone took one for the team.