"One Short Statement Reveals: Netanyahu Still Accepts Hamas as Gaza's Governing Power" Amir Tibon. Haaretz. Key Points
Amir Tibon. Key Points from Amir Tibon’s Haaretz Articl e 1. Netanyahu’s Contradiction on Hamas Despite Netanyahu's repeated promises to destroy Hamas, recent events suggest a tacit acceptance of the group's governing role in Gaza. His latest statement following a chaotic hostage release reinforced Hamas’s authority rather than undermining it. 2. Hamas Ensured Hostage Safety, Not Israel The hostage release process turned chaotic when a mob of Gazan civilians surrounded the captives. Instead of Israeli forces ensuring their safety, Hamas militants intervened and protected the hostages. This undermines Israel’s claim that it is eliminating Hamas’s operational control in Gaza. 3. Netanyahu’s Statement Recognized Hamas’s Role Instead of downplaying Hamas's role or focusing on Israel's efforts, Netanyahu’s statement implicitly acknowledged Hamas as the governing power in Gaza. His words suggested that, despite the war, Hamas still has the ability to enforce orde...