For Hamas, Gazan suffering is good

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on world leaders to pressure Hamas to accept the latest ceasefire proposal this week noting, “If you want to alleviate the terrible suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, press Hamas to say yes.”

Unfortunately, as messages recently intercepted from Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar show, Hamas sees Gazan suffering as its best weapon against Israel, not a tragedy to be avoided.

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