As Gaza Talks Resume, Accountability Demands Clear-eyed Scrutiny of Hamas and Israel’s Roles

After two devastating years marked by relentless conflict in Gaza, the latest indirect talks between Israeli and Hamas representatives in Egypt are stirring a fragile mix of hope and skepticism among Palestinian civilians. Yet beneath this veneer of cautious optimism lies a deeper question Americans must ask: Are these negotiations realistically addressing the root causes that have long endangered both regional stability and U.S. national security? Ahmed Hashem, a father in Gaza City, embodies the human toll—the weary anticipation for peace amid ongoing hardship. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have perished, many innocent women and children caught in the crossfire...