By Tim Beveridge on Newstalk ZB…
It looks like we’re getting closer to an Israel/Hamas ceasefire agreement involving the release of hundreds of Palestinians and some but not all hostages, which, honestly, is a little surprising
Goodness knows it’s overdue, given the tragic fallout from Hamas’ murderous attack on October 7, 2023.
But I’m sceptical about the potential for any lasting peace with the word being that this particular ceasefire will be for 6 weeks. It’s a far cry from a “truce” or “peace deal”.
And that’s because Hamas will never give up its fight, given its intense hatred of Jews and the Jewish state. That hatred is on full display in its rhetoric, with ongoing promises to rid the world of Israel and the Jewish people.
We’ve heard that sentiment echoed time and time again, at protests around the world with chants of the either mindless or deliberately genocidal slogan: “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”.
Read the full story on Newstalk ZB here.
