Hamas and Palestine – the never-ending drama spinning in a vicious cycle of violence and despair. Olga Israel Deutch, vice president of NGO Monitor, shines a light on what many avoid saying: Hamas must undergo deradicalization of Palestinian society if we want to see any democratic processes in Gaza. Yes, you read that right – no change in mindset, no change in politics.
Imagine this: US President Donald Trump proposed a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip that both sides are considering. The deal involves releasing 10 surviving and 18 deceased hostages, while Israel plans to free a certain number of prisoners convicted of terrorist attacks. It sounds like a thriller scene, but it’s reality.
However, there’s a dark side – voices from radical parties opposing the deal, and the question haunting everyone: how to guarantee Hamas won’t retake power and continue attacks? Because, let’s not forget, Hamas still has military capabilities and continues to attack humanitarian convoys and blackmail the population.
Israelis are at their breaking point, exhausted after nearly ten years of conflict, seven fronts, and hundreds of ballistic missiles fired at civilian targets. Is this the end or just another vicious cycle?
If you think this is just another conflict story, think again. Deradicalization isn’t just a phrase – it’s the key to any hope for peace. But is it even possible? Or are we doomed to watch history repeat itself?
Join the conversation – what do you think, can Hamas really change course or is this just another illusion? Share your thoughts, because silence isn’t an option here.
