Hamas’s ‘all-or-nothing’ strategy: Why it rejected a partial deal

Hamas’s ‘all-or-nothing’ strategy: Why it rejected a partial deal

Hamas fears this type of arrangement would allow Israel to resume operations in Gaza after a temporary pause, and continue until Hamas is fully destroyed—a situation Hamas wants to avoid at all costs. By Yaakov Lappin, JNS Hamas’s refusal to accept a recent Israeli partial deal offer for a ceasefire and the release of some 10 Israeli hostages is a calculated attempt to ensure its long-term survival by forcing Israel to end the war on the terror …

A combination of increased military pressure, complete control over the distribution of humanitarian aid, and advancing the immigration initiative could break the resilience of the terrorist organization. • The "comprehensive deal" alternative would leave Hamas in control and jeopardize Israel's long-term security. • The cabinet is required to set a clear time frame for the implementation of the current strategy.

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