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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIsrael awaits Hamas' response to final Gaza deal draft, officials say
It seems like this could have been resolved months ago, but it was delayed intentionally by Trump and Netanyahu to harm Biden and Harris politically. In doing so, they effectively caused the deaths of thousands of Palestinians and prolonged the suffering of hostages, all to boost Trumps chances of re-election. Now, Trump gets to re-enter office as a so-called hero, with the media showering him with praise. This strategy was apparent even during the campaignit was reported, denied, and journalists were forced to retractbut the signs were clear: they didnt want any deal to happen before the election.
https://www.axios.com/2025/01/13/israel-gaza-ceasefire-hostage-final-draft-deal

Arazi
(7,489 posts)Where does Russia have influence in this conflict? With Israel? Hamas? UAE? Egypt? What does Russia want? A ceasefire? A delay? Why?
Can you explain?
Arazi
(7,489 posts)Alongside Armenia.
Hamas (and Irans direct proxy Hezbollah) were armed by Iran for the October 7th attack. Putin had to have been informed and probably helped with arms but I dont know Russias weapons part specifically. Im guessing on that part.
The pro-Pal protests started within an hour of the attack complete with professionally printed signs. Imo the protests were clearly a coordinated campaign by Putin to fracture Dems, that succeeded in order to strengthen Traitor. Im not alone in that opinion - other Russia watchers agree.
https://www.wired.com/story/russian-influence-campaign-exploiting-college-campus-protests/
maxsolomon
(35,760 posts)but are they directly involved in the ceasefire negotiations? That's what you asserted, I thought.
Arazi
(7,489 posts)But it stretches credulity that Hamas isnt coordinating their efforts with Iran which is allied with Russia.
Both Iran and Russia want Traitor in office. You really think Putin isnt involved in one of his biggest and most successful ops to install his puppet?
Maybe youll have to convince that Putin isnt involved in delaying the release of hostages. You do know that Netanyahu is far closer to Russia than to Biden. Netanyahu similarly has his own reasons on why hed want to delay their release for as long as possible. Even better for him if he can give his buddy Traitor a win as hes installed.
maxsolomon
(35,760 posts)I don't have to convince you that Putin isn't involved. You certainly haven't convinced me that he is.
Arazi
(7,489 posts)I know Iran and Russia are aligned with Hamas. I also know Netanyahu is more aligned with Russia than Biden and has/had his own reasons to delay the release of hostages.
Furthermore its no secret Russia, Iran and Netanyahu all want Traitor in office instead of Harris.
Imo anyone believing Putin stood back on this situation hasnt paid enough attention to Putins geopolitical games.
Mountainguy
(1,355 posts)Prevent Hamas from releasing all the hostages and surrendering?
USAFRetired_Liberal
(4,363 posts)They didnt want a deal until after the elections.
Mountainguy
(1,355 posts)maxsolomon
(35,760 posts)Both sides have proved intransigent since the initial ceasefire.
Mountainguy
(1,355 posts)Why would they capitulate?
"Alright, we'll call it a draw."
maxsolomon
(35,760 posts)Israel would agree to a ceasefire in order to retrieve the hostages and end the now-pointless carnage being inflicted on innocent Gazans.
They've been chasing diminishing returns for months now. Hamas is about as decimated as it's going to get. They could have had these same terms 6 months ago.
LexVegas
(6,629 posts)AloeVera
(2,199 posts)Hamas and Netanyahu.