‘No military victory in the war, Israel needs to understand this’: Analysis

Gershon Baskin, Middle East director at the International Communities Organisation, says the Israeli evacuation order might either mean the launch of the long-threatened Israeli incursion into Rafah or be a response to yesterday’s rocket and mortar attack into Israel that killed and wounded several Israeli soldiers.
Speaking to Al Jazeera from West Jerusalem, Baskin said Israel “needs to understand” that there is no military victory “in a war like this”.
“Hamas is an idea and ideology that cannot be destroyed by the military. There have to be political solutions to deal with the reality of Hamas and the reality of Gaza, and this is not being done,” he added, noting that the failure to reach a ceasefire deal has resulted in a “deadlock situation” with dangerous consequences.
“There are no guarantees here. We are in the midst of a very, very evil war, but this needs to come to an end,” Baskin said.
“Israel is not willing to surrender, Hamas is not willing to surrender. There is a ceasefire offer on the table, I suggest we all accept it and try to figure out how to end this war as soon as possible.”

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[PerceivedREALITY]

Saying netanyahu is not a war criminal is like saying biden can run up the stairs without stumbling.

[PerceivedREALITY]

There's no honor among thieves. Israel doesn't have the right to steal Palestinian land. Israel doesn't have the right to commit genocide.

[fatinhermiz]

Israel has lost this war long time ago but Netanyahu want to stay in power as long as possible to save his own neck

[Vort_tm]

I would contend that Israel knows perfectly well that there is no military solution to this. They aren’t attacking Rafah for military purposes; they are attacking it for terror purposes.

[osmangoni]

This is self killing ideas you giving, hamas should not accept this deal if there is no guarantee of ceasefire

[PerceivedREALITY]

Israel relies on US like a beggar. Palestinians rely on courage like true warriors.

[PerceivedREALITY]

75 year long apartheid, 16 year long blockade of Gaza and now committing genocide. Pure evil.

[shahadathossain]

If there is no guarantee that the attack will stop then the negotiation is a moot point, duh. F this negotiation!

[lifeallenjoy]

Enough of the BS.It's about the gas and oil in Gaza. Nothing about Hamas

[emiliobello]

I support the Israeli teenagers who refuse to be in the military. Wherever they stay and protest or decide to leave the country. I support them. Even the families who have really young children and decide to love elsewhere so they don’t grow up brainwashed

[AdamSahr-cjkf]

Genocide can never be a collateral event...

[PerceivedREALITY]

We must not be silent while witnessing injustice. Israel is committing war crimes and US is complicit in those crimes.

[arunav]

Societies should be weaned away from extremism

[rstallworth]

Netenyahu literally said ceasefire or not he is attacking Rafah, what is this guy talking about??

[izzysmith]

Just extended for 40 days, Israel will do after 40 days same as today

[munirakhandaker]

The World is watching the unfair treatment to 🇵🇸people

[bjfsmith]

such good, confident reporting. love how she interrupts to set the record straight, "they kill everyone everywhere."

[mariaiannuccillo]

Thi is just blind madness...unacceptable risking a terrible massacre!!! 🇵🇸🕊️🇮🇹

[lutherdean]

thanks for covering this the world is watching

[SOZARNBARDAY]

This guy sounds like his advocating for Israel