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Truth After the Bluffs: Could Israel Have Ended the War a Year Ago?

Probably - but not with this agreement. The question is: was the price worth it?

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Nadav Eyal
Oct 22, 2025
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The Trump plan that ended the war in Gaza marks a significant Israeli achievement compared to previous rounds of negotiations. The IDF remains in the Gaza Strip while all living hostages have been released. Until two or three months ago, Hamas rejected any partial deal that would free even some of the hostages if the IDF stayed in Gaza. It was forced to…

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