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Hamas is finding itself in a difficult position as its main supporter, Israel, has turned against it due to its offensive against Hezbollah. The recent cease-fire in Lebanon has further isolated Hamas from its allies.
Written by Julian E. Barnes, Adam Rasgon, Aaron Boxerman, and Ronen Bergman.
Over the course of more than a year, the journalists have produced multiple articles about discussions to stop the fighting in the Gaza conflict.
Hamas has had the belief for a while that a larger conflict in the Middle East would lead to their success in the ongoing war against Israel.
The agreement to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has undermined Hamas’s approach, as it may no longer have the support of its key ally. This is according to officials from the United States.
This agreement marks progress for the Biden administration, as they work to prevent further escalation of the conflict and push for Hamas to negotiate with Israel and free the hostages they are holding in Gaza.
Prior to the announcement of the Lebanese cease-fire, Palestinian and U.S. officials expressed belief that Hamas’s political leaders were willing to negotiate and move away from the approach set by their deceased leader, Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces a month ago.
Following an attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, Mr. Sinwar’s priority was to defeat Israel by escalating the conflict into a full-scale war involving Hezbollah and Iran. According to U.S. officials, as long as Mr. Sinwar believed this strategy could succeed, he would prevent any attempts at a ceasefire agreement.
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