We hold no animosity toward the people of Gaza; rather, we feel a deep compassion for them, as our shared humanity connects us. Our criticism is directed solely at Hamas and its extremist ideology, which has influenced many Gazans to sacrifice their children's lives for a futile cause. Why can’t they simply recognize Israel's existence and work toward peaceful coexistence? Israel has never launched an unprovoked attack on Gaza; it has always been Hamas that initiated aggression. Is a singular, unified Palestinian state truly essential? Couldn’t there be a self-governing Palestinian entity under Israeli oversight? Israel might even offer various benefits and support to Palestinians if they acknowledge the rightful place of Jews in the region. Unfortunately, groups like the Muslim Brotherhood and pan-Islamic extremists have led Palestinians to see Jews as eternal enemies. At this juncture, the people of Gaza should recognize Israel as a permanent presence, dismantle Hamas, and adopt liberal democracy alongside Western principles and secularism—these alternatives are far superior to the destructive, death-focused ideology promoted by Hamas.

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