Not really. The ‘deal’ that both agreed to back then was presented differently to each side, which caused it to collapse. You can find articles on how the Egyptian negotiators fiddled with the texts to mispresent (important) details.
I think it’s clear Hamas were made to understand they shouldn’t worry too much about said details because it’d be the last chance for any deal.
According to the Wikipedia article (and, you know, anyone who paid attention to ceasefire negotiations) the main obstacle in the way of the ceasefire was Israel’s fundamental objection to a permanent ceasefire. Hamas’s concerns only came second, if at all, in stopping negotiations from progressing. I mean remember that during negotiations Israel attacked Rafah, so… yeah.
I don’t know which exact article you’re referencing, but the current deal is as ambiguous about the ceasefire being ‘permanent’ as the ones mid 2024.
For instance, one of the conditions that Hamas agreed to is that they ‘won’t rebuild militarily’. I don’t know how familiar you are with their raison d’être but I predict the Israelis won’t have to wait long before they can accuse Hamas to be in breach of this.
With their hostages gone, Trump in the WH, a world ever more tired of the conflict,… What’s going to stop Bibi and his cronies then?
IMO, Hamas only had some breathing room because Trump wanted the PR. But he’s already commented he doesn’t expect it to last (!) and apparently promised Bibi he can do whatever he wants in the West Bank, keeping busy while the bombs get restocked.
For instance, one of the conditions that Hamas agreed to is that they ‘won’t rebuild militarily’. I don’t know how familiar you are with their raison d’être but I predict the Israelis won’t have to wait long before they can accuse Hamas to be in breach of this.
There’s also no way Israel is going to lift the blockade, so we’ll probably see a return to something resembling the prewar status quo.
IMO, Hamas only had some breathing room because Trump wanted the PR. But he’s already commented he doesn’t expect it to last (!)
Yeah that’s not good. I guess we’ll have to wait and see.
Uh… Hamas had always accepted the deal? They accepted the deal when Biden presented it in 2024.
Not really. The ‘deal’ that both agreed to back then was presented differently to each side, which caused it to collapse. You can find articles on how the Egyptian negotiators fiddled with the texts to mispresent (important) details.
I think it’s clear Hamas were made to understand they shouldn’t worry too much about said details because it’d be the last chance for any deal.
According to the Wikipedia article (and, you know, anyone who paid attention to ceasefire negotiations) the main obstacle in the way of the ceasefire was Israel’s fundamental objection to a permanent ceasefire. Hamas’s concerns only came second, if at all, in stopping negotiations from progressing. I mean remember that during negotiations Israel attacked Rafah, so… yeah.
I don’t know which exact article you’re referencing, but the current deal is as ambiguous about the ceasefire being ‘permanent’ as the ones mid 2024.
For instance, one of the conditions that Hamas agreed to is that they ‘won’t rebuild militarily’. I don’t know how familiar you are with their raison d’être but I predict the Israelis won’t have to wait long before they can accuse Hamas to be in breach of this.
With their hostages gone, Trump in the WH, a world ever more tired of the conflict,… What’s going to stop Bibi and his cronies then?
IMO, Hamas only had some breathing room because Trump wanted the PR. But he’s already commented he doesn’t expect it to last (!) and apparently promised Bibi he can do whatever he wants in the West Bank, keeping busy while the bombs get restocked.
Oh that’s right my bad. There.
There’s also no way Israel is going to lift the blockade, so we’ll probably see a return to something resembling the prewar status quo.
Yeah that’s not good. I guess we’ll have to wait and see.