The whole argument about whether they are or aren’t in any given spot is moot. Israel isn’t differentiating between Hamas and civilians, and none of this is an actual defensive operation.
If Netanyahu wanted to actually protect Israelis, the obvious ways to do so are to:
Staff the Gaza boarder crossings. They were largely unmanned, as they troops were relocated to assist in illegally annexing the West Bank.
Replace Hamas. Netanyahu repeatedly supported Hamas because he said that their rule in Gaza prevented the PLO from negotiating for peace.
Stop trying to ignite terrorism in the West Bank. The whole point of all of this is to TRY to create violence that justifies land theft. He’s literally not trying to keep Israeli’s safe.
Just negotiate peace. He’s been in charge for nearly a generation, and his primary legacy has been eroding civil rights for both Israelis AND Palestinians.
It’s just maddening how we get focused on the trees instead of the forest: Netanyahu has been an authoritarian war criminal for decades, and under his control this situation will never lead to peace or security, because that’s never been the goal.