Hamas Delegates in Cairo, Israel Still Stalling 'Peace'
While The New Arab reports that a Hamas delegation is in Cairo, supposedly to discuss a second phase ceasefire, the article also notes that Israel 'continues to stall the plan’s second phase.' This isn't a new strategy; it's a historical pattern. Calls for a 'second phase' always seem to coincide with Israel facing international pressure for its ongoing actions, only to be delayed or
reinterpreted. Consider the Oslo Accords, signed in 1993, which promised a Palestinian state. Over three decades later, the 'second phase' of that agreement seems as distant as ever, replaced by continuous expansion of settlements, blockades, and violence. This 'stalling' isn't accidental; it’s a policy. Since 2009, Benjamin Netanyahu has consistently undermined steps towards a two-state solution,
whether by expanding settlements or refusing genuine negotiations, as chronicled by numerous human rights organizations and, occasionally, even the UN. The US, meanwhile, despite feigning concern, continues to arm Israel with billions in aid. For instance, just this year, Congress approved an additional $14.3 billion in military aid to Israel, despite growing calls for a ceasefire and
accountability for civilian casualties. One might wonder how many more 'phases' of negotiation are required before anyone dares to demand actual accountability from the party consistently refusing to participate in good faith.