Hamas proposes withdrawal of all Israeli forces, a permanent cease-fire and hostage release, and letter writer, Mike Caggiano, wonders if this proposal will be ignored.
“Lots to ponder here,” he says. Would that include pondering about Oct. 6, when there were no Israeli forces in Gaza and a cease-fire was in place? No hostages, including Americans, were held in Gaza on Oct. 6.
What exactly did Hamas achieve by breaking a cease-fire, bestially murdering civilians and taking others as captives?
Hamas is proposing — and has stated its intent — to go back to the status quo ante bellum, and anticipates the restoration of prewar leadership. What is there to ponder about the Hamas proposal to set up for another war?
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Well written, Ms. Lutch. Let’s hope that Israel achieves their goal of bringing about an end to Hamas, no matter how long it takes.
Well said. The monster in this war is Hamas who is funded and armed by Iran which seeks to dominate the Middle East.
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