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Do or Die: Hamas to Release Hostages or Israel to Escalate War to Rafah

The decisions made in the coming days will likely have profound implications not only for the current conflict but also for stability in the Middle East.
Do or Die: Hamas to Release Hostages or Israel to Escalate War to Rafah
A bird flies past a plume of smoke during the Israeli bombardment in Gaza City on April 18, 2024. AFP via Getty Images
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As the world watches, the Middle East finds itself at another critical juncture. The question in everyone’s minds is whether the Hamas terrorist leadership will accept the latest hostage deal proposed by the Biden administration and Egypt. With the Israeli cabinet also needing to approve the deal, the stakes are high. Hamas has indicated that it will respond by Wednesday, setting the stage for significant developments that could either escalate or de-escalate war in the region.

David Rubin
David Rubin
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David Rubin, former Mayor of Shiloh, Israel, is a recognized authority on Israeli affairs and a prominent commentator on Middle Eastern politics. His book, “Confronting Radicals: What America Can Learn from Israel,” has recently been adapted into a film. Rubin founded the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund after surviving a terror attack with his young son. His website is IsraelChildren.org
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