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Now that the war has ended and a peace treaty is being signed between Hamas and Israel, I find myself reflecting deeply and asking a difficult question: what have Hamas, and indeed, the Palestinian people, really gained?
The destruction of Gaza has been total; nearly 85% destroyed and by optimistic estimates may take about 40 years to rebuild. If we are honest, far more has been lost than won.
Thousands of civilians have died, fathers, mothers, children. Homes, hospitals, and schools lie in ruins. Entire communities have been uprooted, and generations are left with trauma that peace alone cannot immediately heal.
Yes, Hamas may call it “resistance,” “sacrifice,” or even “victory.” But what practical benefit has it brought? Gaza remains shattered. The economy is broken. Regional trust is fragile. And the long-held dream of a strong, self-determined Palestinian state feels even more distant.
Symbolic defiance is not victory. True victory restores dignity, stability, and hope, not endless grief and rubble. It’s so sad.
In the end, the greatest victims remain the ordinary Palestinians, people who only wanted peace, safety, and a future for their children.
Even as peace is declared, one truth endures: real peace is not born from war, but from justice, reconciliation, and the rebuilding of lives.
