Hamas forfeited any right to shape Gaza's future after October 7, and rewarding terror with political legitimacy sets a dangerous precedent. Disarmament must come before any IDF withdrawal — full terms, no shortcuts. Letting Hamas dictate conditions to Israel turns justice on its head and signals that mass murder pays off.
Hamas has agreed to lay down weapons, Trump brokered a real disarmament deal, and Netanyahu is stalling for domestic political reasons ahead of an October election. A phased withdrawal with an international stabilization force is a serious, workable path to peace. Blocking a U.S.-backed agreement to score points at home isn't strength — it's politics getting in the way of ending a war.
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