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Can Israel Make Peace with Hamas?

Can Israel Make Peace with Hamas?

Update: 2024-08-091
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After the October 7th attack, Israel vowed to eradicate Hamas and began its counteroperation in Gaza. Now, after ten months of war, a hostage crisis, and an increasing death toll, Israel and Hamas have been in negotiation talks, which could be complicated by the death of Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh. Should Israel agree to a permanent ceasefire? Those who think Israel should make peace with Hamas argue that while Hamas’s actions are indefensible, a de-escalation of violence is necessary, and conditions in Gaza need to be improved to prevent starvation and further loss of life. Those who believe Israel should not back down say that Hamas’s desire to kill Israelis will never change regardless of any deal created. They also point out that past ceasefires have been used by Hamas to rearm and regroup, which could happen again and lead to more conflicts. 

  

As the war goes on, we debate the question: Can Israel Make Peace with Hamas? 


Arguing Yes: Cenk Uygur, Founder and Host of The Young Turks Network  

Arguing No: Mosab Hassan Yousef, Ex-Palestinian Militant, Former Israeli Spy, Son of Hamas Co-Founder, and Author, “From Hamas to America.”

 

Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates 

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Can Israel Make Peace with Hamas?

Can Israel Make Peace with Hamas?

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