So, those of us who look upon Isreal in their current state in moral arbitration should consider keeping this in mind. Their current state of being is not simply innate to themselves, rather some kind of dialectic sublation of them and the enemy. Even if you don't care much about this conflict, it's a model worth considering, since the rest of us here in the West also have a history of voluntarily entering into this cultural exchange of sorts with various middle eastern societies. In some ways, the barrier remains for us, hence our hapless bumbling in the region. Those misunderstandings result in expensive mistakes, of course, but perhaps it's better than full sublation, a violent dance of mutual becoming.
This was a ceasefire where both sides agreed to different conditions. Israel played along with the ceasefire because of the hostages and because ... well that's what Israel does. Try again and again and again to make peace.
Hamas, well, they lie. They knew phase 1, 2 and 3, which essentially meant they agreed to disarm and give up armed resistance (again, I might add), and give up all military control of the Gaza strip. They declared instead they agreed to a nonexistent deal, well read. They declared instead they agreed to a hostage exchange (20 hostages for >2000 "prisoners") and nothing else.
And the whole world played along. Same reasoning as Israel: to give them a chance, once again. Maybe they mean it this time, despite everything. And, of course, because of the hostages. Yet another new start. But was there really anyone who didn't understand that Hamas had no intention of respecting the peace treaty? Not now, not ever?
Discussion:
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2025/10/9/will-hamas-agre...
Hamas statement:
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/response-by-hamas-...
On and remember? Hamas used the ceasefire, immediately, to massacre Palestinians. In case denying the content of the peace treaty in the very press release didn't make things clear.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Hamas_executions?utm_sour...