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Israel/Palestine

Beastly Boy

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10. This cannot be regarded as an isolated incident.

Reply to moniss (Reply #9)

Fri Jul 18, 2025, 12:40 PM

Jul 18

This is the last and anticipated step in a long string of steps. It basically caves to one of Hamas most objectionable demands. A big concession on Israel's part.

Hamas has been sitting on this concession for three days. Silence. No comment at all. No difference from weeks ago. As if this big concession never happened.

That's pretty insulting, first and foremost to the negotiators who have been working hard for this concession on Hamas' behalf.

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Egypt fed up with Hamas refusal to take Gaza deal, pushing them to accept, Arab diplomat tells ToI. [View all] Beastly Boy Jul 18 OP

I'm calling BS on this moniss Jul 18 #1

The new set of maps is no surprise for Hamas. It's what they wanted. Beastly Boy Jul 18 #6

I don't believe that Egypt is going to pressure Hamas to the degree the article implies after moniss Jul 18 #9

This cannot be regarded as an isolated incident. Beastly Boy Jul 18 #10

The point being that Netanyahu moniss Jul 18 #12

The way I understand your point is Beastly Boy Jul 18 #14

No the point is the reporting because I don't find moniss Jul 18 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Dayenu Jul 18 #2

My bad. Just added the link. Thanks. Beastly Boy Jul 18 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Dayenu Jul 18 #4

The link is required in LBN, but no other forum, as far as I know. Beastly Boy Jul 18 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Dayenu Jul 18 #5

I don't view the diplomatic contacts with Hamas as "negotiations". It's extortion, pure and simple. Beastly Boy Jul 18 #8

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If this is all there is to the Hamas offer, Beastly Boy Jul 18 #15

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No, it's not return to October 6. Beastly Boy Jul 18 #18

Likewise, there is a clip from Piers Morgan's interview of Daniella Weiss which is equally unreasonable. Israeli Monday #20

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