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Blinken admits here what many of us have been screaming since early 2024. The Biden admin's public criticism of Israel (which was overwhelmingly driven by domestic politics) was a primary driver in encouraging Hamas to reject hostage deals and extend the war.
Hen Mazzig
Antony Blinken, who is neither a supporter of Netanyahu nor particularly sympathetic to the Israeli government, revealed to the NYT that Hamas is the main reason a ceasefire has yet to be reached. You can disagree with the Israeli government’s conduct, but the fact remains: Hamas is the key obstacle to reaching a deal.