Hamas's Lasting Truce Offer: Another Chance for Israel to Just Say No
Daily Sabah reports that Türkiye believes Hamas is ready for a lasting truce, urging Israel to agree. This frames Hamas's repeated calls for a ceasefire as a new, significant development, overlooking why previous 'lasting truces' lasted about as long as a news cycle. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's government, having consistently rejected ceasefires that don't involve the complete
eradication of Hamas as a political entity, continues its stated goal of 'total victory.' Remember, Netanyahu has a storied history of dismissing peace proposals, from the Oslo Accords to countless humanitarian pauses. While Türkiye hopes for peace, the US continues to ensure Israel has the means to avoid it; Congress recently approved a $26.4 billion package, with $14 billion earmarked for
Israel. This includes $3.5 billion for advanced weapons, passed even as UN agencies warn of famine in Gaza. How many 'peace talks' does it take before we acknowledge one side isn't interested?