“Letting Israel go after shipping may avoid the need to go into Gaza or Lebanon, but what about ‘freedom of the seas’?”

Freedom of the seas did not apply to the naval forces of Nazi Germany or Imperial Japan during World War II. Executing just war in defense of life and liberty requires that forceful limitations are placed on those who would destroy life and liberty – and thereby create peace under tyranny.

“Hamas’ missiles can reach Tel-aviv, so shouldn’t missile defenses be pursued instead? But missile defense ultimate requires sensors, radar and possibly outer space. And we can’t go around weaponizing space can we?”

Simple answer to both questions: Yes.