Ousting Hamas is not enough: New reality of Gaza must change
By GERSHON BASKIN JANUARY 7, 2026
The new reality of Gaza has to change. It is not enough for Hamas to no longer control Gaza.
I write this article as someone who has consistently and unequivocally advocated for Palestinian rights for freedom, self-determination, and national dignity. I am aware that some of what I am writing will not find favor with perhaps many of my Palestinian friends, colleagues, and partners (and perhaps some of my Israeli friends as well). The message I am delivering comes after deep and often antagonistic conversations with some of the top decision-makers in the United States.
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