U.S. Pushes for Gaza Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Hamas Threat — What Are the Real Stakes?

As Washington expresses cautious optimism about brokering a 60-day ceasefire in the Gaza conflict, the real question remains: are these diplomatic efforts merely enabling Hamas’s terrorist agenda under the guise of peace?U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff recently announced that talks have narrowed disagreements between Israeli and Hamas delegations, suggesting a deal might emerge by week’s end. This proposed agreement includes a temporary halt in hostilities and the release of ten live hostages taken by Hamas, alongside the return of nine deceased individuals.On paper, this might appear as humanitarian progress. However, serious concerns linger regarding the Biden administration's approach to...