Hamas assumes that a final American proposal will inevitably come at Israel's expense. The primary pressure to reach an agreement is already being applied to Israeli leadership. Hamas faces no consequences for prolonging the process, and as long as it holds hostages, it can always resume negotiations from where they left off.
Unprecedented charges, calculated timing, and identity of targets point to complex strategy of Oct. 7 legal prosecution.
On various fronts, the IDF is currently fighting within what are called "refugee camps", whose continued existence has only perpetuated the conflict and serves to this day as a weapon to criticize Israel in the world • Here are some facts to dispel the web of lies.
We are all in pain, and we all want to see an end to the constant death of our people. If we start labelling those we disagree with as traitors or demonizing each other, we are doomed to a worse situation.
Panic in Germany following the incident: Diplomats are unable to leave their homes. Israeli sources claim the timing, on the anniversary of the Munich Olympic massacre, is no coincidence. The shooter's identity remains unclear.
A hostage deal, as much as we wish for it, exists only in our imagination – we're mainly negotiating with ourselves, caught in a spiral of self-flagellation.
A hostage deal now carries lower strategic costs, as it won't impede military progress already achieved. It may slow the erosion of Hamas' remaining capabilities, but will allow Israel to pursue all war objectives simultaneously.
Misguided American de-escalation efforts could cost Israel dearly.
Hamas murdered our children and destroyed Jewish communities, not the Israeli government • Those caught in the heated argument among us might think that the Jews are to blame for the atrocities, or more accurately – Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu."
Israel must ascertain what concessions Iran seeks from the US, especially on an issue so crucial to its future.
