**Chaos**
As the world watches, a dangerous game is unfolding in the Middle East that fears more than the instability of Gaza.
Hamas, the Iran-backed terror group notorious for its horrific acts of violence against Israel, has displayed a blatant disregard for any ceasefire agreement designed to pacify tensions.
After a recent hostage deal was brokered, Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya made it clear they would not disarm nor abandon their goal of pursuing jihad against the Jewish state.
In his statements, al-Hayya celebrated the brutal assaults carried out on October 7, 2023, which resulted in over 1,200 Israeli fatalities.
He characterized these attacks as a "military and security achievement," boasting about Hamas's commitment to continue their campaign against Israel.
This stark admission underscores just how perilous the situation is, and how misguided any approach that seeks to negotiate with Hamas may be.
Despite their overt intentions, some in the international community remain perilously naïve, advocating for a path that maintains Hamas’s grip on power.
This is nothing short of a grave miscalculation.
A ceasefire that permits Hamas to remain intact only prolongs the suffering and violence that both Israelis and Palestinians face.
True peace cannot emerge from treating terrorist organizations as legitimate powers wielding influence over the future of the region.
The Biden administration bears responsibility for this precarious dance as it seeks to appease Iran and its proxies through ineffective diplomacy.
With Iran's backing, Hamas continues to revel in its identified mission against Israel, with little regard for the wellbeing of the Palestinian people they claim to represent.
The need for robust action against Hamas is evident.
Merely reducing hostilities does not address the core issue: an organization that thrives on terror and seeks the annihilation of Israel and its people.
As the U.S. gears up for its transition of power, there should be no illusions regarding Hamas's commitment to peace.
Instead of appeasement, the road forward must prioritize establishing a framework that truly dismantles Hamas and its violent ambitions, rather than strengthening its stronghold.
President Biden must understand that any kind of deal that allows Hamas to maintain authority is a non-starter, and it’s time to apply real pressure on the regimes that support terrorism if genuine peace is to be realized.
The stakes are far too high, and the world cannot afford to believe that negotiations with a terrorist organization can yield anything but more chaos.
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