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Due to the power dynamics in place I tend to lean towards prioritising anything that leads towards less civilian deaths. Its good that Hamas accepted a ceasefire but after reading up on the specifics it seems like they just unilaterally accepted a ceasefire that Israel had said is non starter in its current form. I dont agree with many things the Israelis have done over the war and coming out and saying they are going to attack rafah no matter what happens is shitty. I do also accept from Israels point of view any ceasefire should include Hamas being removed from power. I also think that works both ways and Netanyahu shouldnt be in charge as hes an obstacle to peace in the area but just like removing Hamas any replacement of leadership on both sides is likely to be business as usual.

Im also sceptical of the timing of Hamas of waiting until hours before Israel are about to pull the trigger on going into Rafah before saying they accept a ceasefire. From a political point of view theyve pulled a blinder in making Israel looking like theyve broken a ceasefire that never existed and Israel never agreed to while trying to garner more international support which seems to be working tbh based on all the Hamas accept ceasefire news articles out just before the Rafah attack begins. Like I said above peace will never be possible without both Hamas and Netanyahu out of power but Israel have publically stated they will be going into Rafah no matter what so . In a sane world Israel would hold back until more ceasefire talks have been concluded. Not rush to attack Rafah ASAP as soon as Hamas publically announce they have come to terms on a potential ceasefire deal. It seems Israel want to go into Rafah no matter what.

As per the whole situation while all these political games are being played out in the media its the innocents in Gaza who suffer.