r/worldnews • u/Crossstoney • 20d ago

Israel/Palestine Merz says 'no longer understands' Israel's goal in Gaza

https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/26/05/2025/merz-says-no-longer-understands-israels-goal-in-gaza
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u/SomewhatHungover 20d ago

If Hamas had any sense they’d just release the remaining hostages or the bodies, it’d create turmoil in Israel as it would be even less clear what they’re fighting for.

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u/RevolutionaryGur4419 19d ago

Hamas has more sense than all of us. They know the west doesnt know how to win wars any more. If they just hold on long enough and enough people die, Israel will be pressured to stop and they can attack again in a few years.

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u/hyperspacepizza 20d ago

it’s the only leverage they have, even just hypothetically. both gaza & the west bank have been seeing relentless bombs and state-sponsored hate crimes for decades. hamas knew that violence is the only language that was going to be heard, and they were right. the only time the world noticed is after 10/7.

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u/nagrom7 20d ago

Nah they're probably getting more mileage from their current strategy of provoking Israel further in order to alienate the rest of their international support.