The recent announcement regarding “Hunger in Gaza” from agencies lacking support seems to be yet another attempt to maintain the humanitarian facade for Hamas as Israel begins its operations against terrorist strongholds in Gaza City.
Interestingly, some “experts” on food security suggest that about 30% of children suffer from severe malnutrition, using measures that seem oddly specific—like the width of a child’s upper arm from a statistically significant sample. Yet, remarkably, there are no credible photos that actually illustrate the hunger issue in Gaza that could withstand basic scrutiny.
And there’s more to unpack—like the ongoing narrative about Israel’s unwillingness to let international aid enter these conflict zones. The truth is, aid must arrive with armed security to ensure it doesn’t get seized by armed groups.
There are also claims that Hamas might be willing to negotiate the release of remaining hostages in exchange for a ceasefire agreement. Sure, if they were ready to hand over a live hostage right now, then maybe talks could happen.
But frankly, beyond that, there isn’t much to negotiate. Israel’s strategy should involve taking Gaza City in order to eradicate these terrorist factions.
Hamas has previously attempted to engage Israel in discussions about prisoner releases, yet those offers come with conditions that are often unacceptable—like demanding that Israel grant Gaza security guarantees and support from the UN.
It’s a peculiar expectation that Israel should allow a group that promotes violence to operate freely along its borders. The brutal attack on October 7, 2023, should have shattered any illusions about coexisting peacefully with Hamas.
Western leaders often express support for recognizing a Palestinian state, but during the same period, Hamas tragically took the lives of 1,200 innocent people and has posed a significant threat ever since.
In the nearly two years since that attack, Hamas has perpetuated suffering among Gazans, violating all laws related to war by exploiting civilians—stealing their food and targeting anyone who tries to protest or secure basic necessities.
Videos from Hamas reveal their cruelty, showcasing atrocities from the October 7th incident to inhumane treatment of captives. Now, they may suggest that some transaction is possible if they can establish a Palestinian state, which is a dubious claim at best. Palestinian nationalism often seems more focused on seizing territory rather than building a peaceful nation.
The region has developed not as a state striving for governance but as a militarized zone with armed bases hidden behind civilian structures like homes, schools, and hospitals.
Hamas appears intent on regaining the power it enjoyed before October 6th and seems willing to negotiate future releases only if they can reclaim that influence. The continuation of this conflict will only grind on as long as Hamas remains in Gaza.
If they are serious, terrorists could bring an end to the fighting immediately by releasing hostages and seeking asylum.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might consider a ceasefire for the sake of hostages. However, the bottom line is that any deal should not be dictated by Hamas’s terms. If the global community truly desires peace and a future Palestinian state, they should realize that Hamas needs to be sidelined.
Israel’s security and the hope for a liberated Gaza hinge on the expulsion of Hamas. If that entails a military operation in Gaza City, then the civilized world should stand firmly behind Israel.
