Was Israel’s response to Oct 7 disproportionate? Accusations against Israel stem from emotive, unverified tolls and a shallow grasp of moral standards. My latest article, in the Australian Jewish News, argues against the accusation that Israel's actions against Hamas are "disproportionate." I argue that such actions confuse proportionality (the measures needed to neutralise a threat) with symmetry (the number of casualties). I conclude that Israel's response has been justified and that responsibility for the casualties rests with Hamas-- the unjust aggressor. https://www.australianjewishnews.com/was-israels-response-to-oct-7-disproportionate/