Hamas appears to be misunderstanding the new situation with Israel and the US. During 42 days of the ceasefire, more than 25,200 truck of goods entered the Gaza Strip, which should be enough to sustain the entire population for 4 months. Water is still provided through Israeli pipes, and while there may be discomfort - nobody in Gaza is starving. If they are, it’s due to Hamas thugs hoarding supplies or heartless vendors hiking prices. Therefore, for Hamas to try to trigger international pressure on Israel by claiming “starvation” is both false and misguided: this trick will not work again, and Israel will be able to apply pressure on Hamas like never before. If Hamas continues to refuse US and Israeli offers to return Israeli hostages for a continued cease fire and goods, the outcome will be the return to fighting, but a totally different type of fighting. Ball is in Hamas/Egypt/Qatar’s court.
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