Why Palestinian Statehood Under Hamas is a Dead-End: A Call for Real Leadership in the Middle East

The Paradox

In the ever-tumultuous landscape of the Middle East, the notion of Palestinian statehood under the current Hamas regime is a paradox that defies logic and humanity.

Hamas, enshrined in their charter, explicitly calls for the destruction of Israel, making any potential for peaceful coexistence nearly impossible.

Not to mention the horrific and brutal attacks carried out by Hamas and likely funded by the Russian foreign intelligence service (SVR) in October of 2023.

Why would Russia be interested?

Notice the news cycle lately, and it’s dominated by the Gaza conflict with very little coverage going to Putin’s war in Ukraine.

But back to Hamas…

The charter, despite its 2017 revisions, still fundamentally rejects Israel’s right to exist, framing the conflict as a struggle against Zionist occupation rather than a religious war against Jews.

This distinction, while superficially conciliatory, fails to change the underlying reality: Hamas’s endgame is the complete liberation of Palestine, which they interpret as the dismantling of Israel.

The leadership void in the Middle East only exacerbates this crisis. While countries like Jordan, Lebanon, and Egypt have accepted Palestinian refugees in the past, their capacity and willingness to do so have diminished significantly.

Larger Middle Eastern powers, such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have remained conspicuously aloof, often prioritizing geopolitical maneuvering over humanitarian assistance. This lack of regional solidarity raises critical questions: why don’t these affluent nations step up to offer refuge or support for Palestinians? The answer is a complex tapestry of political interests, sectarian divides, and fears of internal destabilization.

America should be at the center of a brokered peace deal, but Biden’s office has again proven that American Foreign Policy has no moral compass. Trying to have it both ways had likely cost the aged-out politician a second term in the White House.

Also, American hypocrisy has been long exposed, and foreign powers no longer respect America’s “Do as we say, not as we do” approach.

A Bad Situation Grows Worse

So, a bad situation continues to get worse, and Hamas’s governance of Gaza has been marred by egregious exploitation of its own people.

Funds intended for civilian welfare are siphoned off to fuel terror operations, leaving infrastructure in shambles and the populace in perpetual distress. Attacks on civilian infrastructures, such as the deliberate destruction of fuel terminals and the strategic use of hospitals and schools as military hubs, illustrate a callous disregard for human life. This modus operandi not only perpetuates the cycle of violence but also invites severe retaliatory measures from Israel, further entrenching the humanitarian crisis.

The humanitarian plight in Gaza is undeniable. The death toll from ongoing conflicts has soared, with thousands of innocent lives lost and tens of thousands injured. The international community is often paralyzed, torn between condemning terrorist activities and addressing the severe humanitarian needs. Yet, creating a state whose foundation is the annihilation of another cannot be the solution. Such a trajectory only begets endless conflict and suffering.

In conclusion, building a government and state with the sole purpose of obliterating another is a dead end for humanity.

True leadership in the Middle East must transcend destructive agendas, embracing a vision where both Palestinians and Israelis can coexist in peace. Only through genuine efforts towards reconciliation and mutual recognition can there be hope for a stable and prosperous future for all in the region.