(Israel Hayom) Maj. Gen. (ret.) Yaakov Amidror - The hardships experienced by Gaza residents will not drive them to stage a coup to topple Hamas' rule. The organization is entrenched in Gaza and is notorious for its brutality toward any sign of dissidence, and the Palestinians know there is no viable alternative. The assumption that if Gaza experiences economic stability and prosperity Hamas would refrain from provoking hostilities with Israel is also baseless. All the supplies Israel allows into Gaza on a daily basis to facilitate normal life have little chance of reaching the people. Hamas first takes care of its leaders and makes sure it has what it needs to sustain its terror tunnel digging enterprise and its weapon production efforts. It then sees to the needs of its members, and what little is left is diverted to rehabilitation efforts that benefit the population. This is why the argument that Israel is responsible for Gaza's inability to recover from its plight is baseless. Hamas determines the priorities, and the more construction materials enter Gaza, the easier and faster it is for Hamas to restore its military capabilities. The writer is former National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of Israel and former Head of Israel's National Security Council.
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