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Hamas is finding itself in a difficult position as its key ally, Hezbollah, is no longer able to support them due to Israel’s recent actions against the group. The ceasefire agreement in Lebanon has further isolated Hamas.
Written by Julian E. Barnes, Adam Rasgon, Aaron Boxerman, and Ronen Bergman.
The reporters have been writing many stories about discussions to stop the fighting in the Gaza war for over a year.
Hamas has held the belief for a long time that a larger conflict in the Middle East would give them an advantage in their battle against Israel.
The ceasefire agreement to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has undermined Hamas’s strategy by potentially isolating their main supporter in the fight, as stated by U.S. officials.
This deal marks progress for the Biden administration’s efforts to prevent escalation of conflict and to push Hamas to negotiate with Israel and release the captives it has in Gaza.
Prior to the Lebanese cease-fire agreement being declared on Tuesday, both Palestinian and U.S. officials expressed their belief that Hamas’s political leaders were willing to negotiate and move away from the tactics established by their deceased leader, Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces the previous month.
Following an attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, Mr. Sinwar’s main goal was to defeat Israel by involving them in a large-scale conflict with Hezbollah and Iran. American officials mentioned that as long as this plan seemed viable, Mr. Sinwar would oppose any attempts at reaching a cease-fire agreement.
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