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Despite Ceasefire, Renewing Gaza Offensive Is Inevitable

(Israel Hayom) Danny Zaken - Amid the ongoing hostage deal, the emerging conclusion of Israeli political and security officials is that a renewed ground maneuver in Gaza to overthrow Hamas rule is inevitable. A senior Saudi diplomat stated, "The disaster Hamas has brought upon the Palestinians in Gaza is irreversible, and they must relinquish power. Hamas extremists fail to grasp this - they have no regard for human life or their people's needs, and thus, they must be uprooted." During a visit to Cairo two weeks ago, PLO Executive Committee member Rawhi Fattouh said, "Hamas follows an Iranian agenda of instability and chaos." The PA's position is that Hamas must pay the price for the events of Oct. 7 and go into exile. Prof. Kobi Michael, a senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies, said, "Ensuring a stable security environment requires the complete dismantling of Hamas's governmental and military apparatus." He emphasized the need to "shatter the Palestinian struggle's narrative" and move beyond the familiar two-state paradigm. A security source indicated that the IDF is recommending a military option, as leaving Hamas in power would mean a return to the pre-Oct. 7 situation. Ultimately, none of the stakeholders in plans for Gaza's future will engage directly until the IDF achieves the collapse of Hamas.
2025-01-30 00:00:00
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