Hamas

The ‘depressingly simple and cynical’ reason Gaza ceasefire deals keep falling apart

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“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to end the war in exchange for the hostages, because he expects that if he does, his coalition will collapse, since the ultranationalist flank on which it depends wants the war to go on.” Hamas is okay with that, too—because it hurts Israel.

How to help in response to the Hamas invasion of Israel and the resulting war in Israel and Gaza

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Events in Israel and Gaza since since early Saturday morning have been particularly shocking, appalling, and overwhelming. Hundreds of unarmed civilians have been killed, injured, and brutalized in this unprecedented escalation of hostilities, war, and terror. Supporting these organizations may help.