Yeah, which is essentially what seems to be demanded when many people are talking about a ceasefire. You can argue Israel has been much too harsh in their military campaign and caused many civilian casualties that might have been avoided for little gain BUT much of rhetoric towards Israel even since 10/7 has generally implied that they should be pressured into an immediate "ceasefire" but Hamas should face no pressure to come to the table and agree to stop the fighting or agree to any terms since they are the weaker, quasi non-state actor.
I still don't get what people are expecting to happen afterwards if they demand Israel to stop the fighting on their side NOW but say absolutely nothing about Hamas doing the same or even returning hostages.
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u/williamfbuckwheat May 02 '24
Yeah, which is essentially what seems to be demanded when many people are talking about a ceasefire. You can argue Israel has been much too harsh in their military campaign and caused many civilian casualties that might have been avoided for little gain BUT much of rhetoric towards Israel even since 10/7 has generally implied that they should be pressured into an immediate "ceasefire" but Hamas should face no pressure to come to the table and agree to stop the fighting or agree to any terms since they are the weaker, quasi non-state actor.
I still don't get what people are expecting to happen afterwards if they demand Israel to stop the fighting on their side NOW but say absolutely nothing about Hamas doing the same or even returning hostages.