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The US ADMITS Israel Has LOST In Gaza

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The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has made a stunning acknowledgment about the ongoing situation in Gaza: despite 466 days of Israel's intense military campaign, Hamas remains as resilient as ever.

His statement, “Hamas has recruited almost as many new militants as it has lost,” is a damning admission that Israel’s war effort has failed to achieve its stated goal of eliminating Hamas. Instead, it has entrenched a cycle of violence, deepened humanitarian suffering, and further destabilized the region.

Israel’s assault on Gaza, a densely populated strip of land roughly 360 square kilometers in size, has resulted in unparalleled destruction. Armed with one of the world’s most advanced militaries and backed by $22 billion in U.S. weapons since October 2023, Israel launched its campaign with two objectives: rescuing hostages and eradicating Hamas. Yet, it has failed on both fronts. More hostages have died than been rescued through military means, and Hamas remains as formidable as it was at the start of the conflict.

The consequences of this failure are staggering. Tens of thousands of Palestinians, predominantly women and children, have been killed. Gaza’s healthcare system lies in ruins, starvation is rampant, and millions face unimaginable suffering. As Blinken’s comments highlight, rather than weakening Hamas, Israel’s actions have fueled recruitment, ensuring that its military objectives are not only unattainable but counterproductive.

This outcome was not unforeseen. Analysts and human rights advocates warned from the outset that attempting to defeat an ideology through brute force would backfire. As grieving families sift through rubble and bury their loved ones, many will be driven to resist, perpetuating what Blinken calls a “recipe for enduring insurgency and perpetual war.”

The moral and strategic failure of this campaign demands urgent reflection. The international community must reassess its support for policies that exacerbate suffering without achieving their stated aims. Blinken’s admission is a rare moment of candor, and it underscores the need for a new approach—one that prioritizes diplomacy, justice, and human rights over endless cycles of violence.

For Israel and its allies, the question remains: how much more suffering will be inflicted before the lessons of history are heeded?


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