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(Ynet News) Ron Ben-Yishai - It is crucial to recognize that Hamas is not an external force imposed on Gaza's population. Rather, it is an authentic expression of the aspirations held by the majority of the two million residents of Gaza. Culturally, ideologically and politically, Hamas and Gaza are deeply intertwined. To ensure the safety of Israeli citizens, in the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire negotiations to free the remaining hostages, Israel cannot allow armed jihadist organizations to maintain a military presence in Gaza. Israel must demand the demilitarization of Gaza and the dismantling of all terrorist infrastructure - tunnels, rocket launchers, mortars and explosive devices. If no international body can enforce this, the IDF will have to undertake this task. A second demand should be the removal of Hamas from power in Gaza. Hamas has repeatedly indicated that it does not wish to shoulder civilian governance responsibilities in Gaza, preferring instead to operate as an armed political entity akin to Hizbullah in Lebanon. Israel should welcome Hamas relinquishing its governing role but must oppose any arrangement that allows the group to retain arms.2025-01-21 00:00:00Full Article
Hamas Is Not an External Force Imposed on Gaza's Population
(Ynet News) Ron Ben-Yishai - It is crucial to recognize that Hamas is not an external force imposed on Gaza's population. Rather, it is an authentic expression of the aspirations held by the majority of the two million residents of Gaza. Culturally, ideologically and politically, Hamas and Gaza are deeply intertwined. To ensure the safety of Israeli citizens, in the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire negotiations to free the remaining hostages, Israel cannot allow armed jihadist organizations to maintain a military presence in Gaza. Israel must demand the demilitarization of Gaza and the dismantling of all terrorist infrastructure - tunnels, rocket launchers, mortars and explosive devices. If no international body can enforce this, the IDF will have to undertake this task. A second demand should be the removal of Hamas from power in Gaza. Hamas has repeatedly indicated that it does not wish to shoulder civilian governance responsibilities in Gaza, preferring instead to operate as an armed political entity akin to Hizbullah in Lebanon. Israel should welcome Hamas relinquishing its governing role but must oppose any arrangement that allows the group to retain arms.2025-01-21 00:00:00Full Article
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