Gregory's Server@J12t the peaceful Gazans are almost nonexistent as far as people on the ground can tell. No one is allowed to question Hamas' authority or narrative. They're better off moving to Israel or the West Bank or somewhere else. Hamas' rule and indoctrination industry (it's the only way to describe their recruitment process) in Gaza is absolute. Which is why many in Israel (including Obama this time around) are now advocating for its "dismantling". It's the only way to deradicalize that enclave.
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@J12t I mean, this is all anecdotal evidence. If you look at aggregated statistics on Palestinian sentiments, they're all trending towards radicalism and support for armed groups like Hamas. It's just a question of degrees. I cannot say there aren't any who believe in peaceful coexistence, but what we can say for sure is that the aggregate facts on the ground point towards a grim picture as far as relations with Hamas are concerned. I don't think it's fair to bet people's lives on anecdotes. |
@absamma I have a hard time believing this (but admit I have no first-hand knowledge) . Here are some quotes that imply otherwise: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/revered-peace-activist-missing-sending-harrowing-text-message-hamas-as-rcna119475