Hamas’ Unconditional Surrender Is the Only Acceptable Option for Israel

These are not people with whom we can negotiate, so turn to the lessons of history for dealing with non-negotiable opponents.

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Israeli hostages are paraded by Hamas fighters before being handed over to the Red Cross. AP/Abdel Kareem Hana

Hamas has demonstrated determination to destroy Israel – despite a year-and-a-half of warfare and thousands of casualties. Its founding document declares “not a single Jew will remain.”

The Houthis in Yemen recently announced they will stop any American or Israeli ships from using the Red Sea and accessing the Suez Canal.

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