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Hamas is finding itself in a position where its key supporter is no longer available, as Israel has focused its efforts on Hezbollah and a cease-fire has been implemented in Lebanon. This has led to Hamas feeling more and more alone and cut off from support.
Written by Julian E. Barnes, Adam Rasgon, Aaron Boxerman, and Ronen Bergman.
Over the course of a year, the journalists have penned multiple articles discussing the peace talks for the conflict in Gaza.
Hamas has held the belief for a while that a larger conflict in the Middle East would be beneficial for them to achieve success in their ongoing battle against Israel.
The agreement to stop the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has undermined Hamas’s strategy, as it potentially eliminates their main ally in the conflict, according to officials from the United States.
This deal marks progress for the Biden administration’s efforts to manage the broader conflict and push Hamas to negotiate with Israel and free the hostages it is holding in Gaza.
Prior to the announcement of the cease-fire in Lebanon, Palestinian and American officials expressed their belief that Hamas’s political leaders were willing to negotiate and move away from the tactics established by their late leader Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces recently.
Following an attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, Mr. Sinwar’s main goal was to defeat the country by escalating the conflict into a full-scale war involving Hezbollah and Iran. According to U.S. officials, Mr. Sinwar would prevent any attempts at a cease-fire as long as this strategy seemed viable.
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