Gazan Civilians Involved in Every Stage of Hamas Hostage Scheme Released Israelis Say

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I can't see that happening.  The 'Palestinians' and Hamas are of one mind.  The vast majority of 'Palestinians' support Hamas.  And from what we have seen, they are actively engaged in activities against Israel.  You may have 'Palestinians' who technically aren't terrorists, but their hearts and minds are with them.   There is a reason that both Egypt and Jordan won't allow 'Palestinians' into their countries.  Even the Muslims don't trust them.

Broadly, I agree concerning the hearts and minds of Palestinians. So why did I make my point concerning integrating Palestinians into Israel? The short answer is that if only 5% of Palestinians opted for better days ahead, that is an improvement over the status quo.

Also, I realistically don't see a path forward for Palestinian statehood. The Palestinian leadership opted for their hatred of Jews over nationhood.

However, there are advantages to the integration or semi-integration approach. Taking control of Gaza's education system or having Palestinian children educated in Israel is a means to dent the cycle of hatred. Israel would control the contents of the school curriculums. Moreover, that measure doesn't prevent Hamas's leftovers from spreading hatred online and via other mediums.

Also, it redirects local efforts to maintain local water supply infrastructure instead of constructing underground tunnels.

Logically, preventing Gaza from becoming an Israeli colony is an issue, but that is getting too far down a particular road.


But in the immediate time frame, what happens to Gaza after Hamas is removed from power? An Israeli withdrawal from the rubble would see Hamas or their successors return to power. However, an occupation force would face an insurgency, and military reconstruction tools are limited.

Assuming an Israeli security force occupies Gaza, who pays for and undertakes reconstruction? That is an unspoken issue that needs to be addressed by international policymakers.

Assuming the two-state solution remains the policy goal of the U.S. and the international community. A DMZ between Israel and Gaza is another possible outcome. However, that would entail the removal of Israeli settlements in the vicinity of that area.