GAZA – So, guess what? Izz al-Din al-Haddad, a big cheese over at Hamas's Qassam Brigades (you know, the guys who like to lob rockets at innocent civilians), just took a permanent dirt nap courtesy of the Israeli Defense Forces. Seems like someone forgot to read Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War,' specifically the part about not poking the bear... or in this case, the Star of David.

Turns out, when you spend your days plotting the destruction of a sovereign nation and peppering its citizens with homemade fireworks, that nation might just decide to return the favor. Who could have seen that coming?

Now, I'm sure the usual suspects will be out in force, clutching their pearls and decrying Israel's 'disproportionate response.' But let's be real: if someone keeps punching you in the face, you're allowed to punch back. And if they're hiding behind civilians while they're punching you, well, that's on them, isn't it? Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

Of course, this isn't going to magically solve all the problems in the Middle East. But it's a good start. Maybe now the remaining Hamas honchos will think twice before trying to pull another fast one. Or maybe not. Either way, it's one less terrorist calling the shots, and that's a win in my book.

And for all those folks who keep whining about the 'root causes' of the conflict, let me offer a simple solution: stop trying to wipe Israel off the map. Seriously, it's been 75 years; maybe it's time to find a new hobby.

So, raise a glass (of something strong) to the IDF. They're out there doing the dirty work, keeping the world safe from the pajama-clad terrorists who think they're going to win a war with rusty rockets and suicide vests.

And to Izz al-Din al-Haddad: enjoy your virgins. I hear the gefilte fish is terrible.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go watch some videos of Iron Dome intercepting rockets. It's strangely therapeutic.

Boom.

They said this would be hard, but it was easy. Almost too easy.

The IDF is putting in work for the safety and freedom of the world, which is why it is important to remember them.

Another one bites the dust.