The US coalition against Iran, made up of Western countries and moderate Arab states, is commendable, but for the US, fear of Iran's nuclear program outweighs fear of Hamas-controlled Palestine.
Therefore, the Biden administration is siding with Israel and trying to restart negotiations on establishing a Palestinian state.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is ready to normalize relations with Israel, eager for a handshake and a promise from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel would consider talks on the Palestinian issue.
Hamas will never change no matter what
But Hamas has not changed its worldview, and is unlikely to do so. Even if he establishes a Palestinian state as part of a two-state solution, his desire to establish a Palestinian state “from the river to the sea,” that is, on the ruins of the Israeli state, will not be fulfilled.
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives took positive action by overwhelmingly approving a resolution proposing that calls for a “free Palestine from the river to the sea” be defined as anti-Semitic.
One of the resolution's sponsors, Josh Gottheimer, a Jewish congressman from New Jersey, said the resolution reflects Congress's obligation to condemn “derogatory calls and political parties that cause inhumanity.” He said there was.
For decades, the world has been dealing with Islamic terrorism. As long as the establishment of an alternative governing body in Gaza is delayed, this monstrous ideology will not change.
Israel has paid the price for its misjudgment against the terrorist organization Hamas, and this misjudgment will not be repeated. The Jewish state cannot consent to Hamas' involvement in ruling the Gaza Strip “the next day.”
The United States, Israel, and its Western allies should push for the creation of a new body dedicated to Gaza and its reconstruction, with the participation of moderate Palestinian technocrats, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). . Post-war control.
With respect and gratitude for the assistance that the United States provides us, we acknowledge that the establishment of a Palestinian state ruled by our great ally Hamas is not an acceptable option for the majority of Israelis. We have to find ways to educate people. . Hamas had the opportunity to establish a rich and prosperous state in Gaza, but instead chose to invest the billions of dollars it received into establishing a terrorist organization aimed at destroying the State of Israel. Although the Iranian attack failed miserably, it actually gave Israel legitimacy to retaliate not only days after the attack, but also while the attack was in progress.
According to foreign media publications, Israel was involved in last week's attack on Iranian military facilities surrounding the Natanz nuclear base.
Israel's plan to enter Rafah and evacuate uninvolved Gaza residents north of the Strip will not be easy, largely due to President Joe Biden's ill-timed opposition to such a move at this stage. right.
If we succumb to pressure to stop the war, we cannot bring back the hostages living in hell.
Now that the majority of our troops have withdrawn from Gaza and the intensity of the fighting is clearly low, it is time to ask how it is that only military pressure on Hamas will advance the hostage deal. has come.
The Mida website (Hert Vearayut Ezrahit, an initiative of the civil liberties and accountability nonprofit organization El Haplat) states that Hamas has already restored its capacity to govern the Gaza Strip and is acting as a sovereign on the ground. A document was released stating that.
If this is correct, it would appear that the IDF, despite its impressive achievements, has not succeeded in completely dismantling Hamas's government and military power. Meanwhile, Hamas is cracking down on other factions in the Strip that threaten its rule.
Armed clashes have broken out between Hamas and members of the Damesh clan seeking to control aid entering northern Gaza.
Anti-Hamas demonstrations in Khan Yunis have subsided. The Bani Suhira Municipality has started opening lanes and recently released an update for the first time since November 2023.
Meanwhile, there have been no recent Israeli Defense Force reports of serious setbacks caused to Hamas government operatives. Time will tell whether this is a tactical ploy to help the hostages return. Or would you be satisfied with what the Israel Defense Forces accomplished, even if not all of its objectives were achieved? Israel is going through its most difficult period since its founding, and the decisions that must be made within the government are fateful.
Therefore, it is essential at this time to reach an agreement on the establishment of a national emergency government with the participation of all Zionist factions.
Someone once said, “The destruction of a nation begins with its collapse from within.” Our enemies understand this concept very well.
Therefore, it is our duty to unite in difficult times and show that we know how to manage the crisis as one.
The author is CEO of Radios 100fm, honorary consul, deputy director of consular staff, vice president of the Ambassadors Club to Israel, and a former journalist for NBC.
