Moral Clarity: Truths in Politics and Culture

Moral Clarity: Truths in Politics and Culture

The hostage excuse cannot shield Hamas from Israeli force

No serious person can believe that good-faith negotiations will make Hamas release the Israelis it holds hostage.

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Nachum Kaplan
Sep 20, 2025
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a bunch of bullet shells with a flag on it

The latest ludicrous idea is that Israel’s strike against Hamas leaders in Qatar and its military campaign in Gaza City undermine negotiations for the release of hostages. This view cannot withstand the weig…

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