This week, Hamas rejected yet another ceasefire proposal, this time from U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Why? Because ending the war would mean giving up power—and Hamas isn’t willing to do that. While innocent Palestinians suffer in Gaza, Hamas’s leadership enjoys lavish lifestyles in Doha and Beirut, safely insulated from the devastation they’ve unleashed. It’s a brutal contrast: luxury abroad versus starvation at home.

Iran, Hamas’s key backer, is also happy to keep the conflict boiling. A prolonged war distracts the international community from Iran’s nuclear ambitions while keeping Israel—and the West—on edge. The takeaway? Hamas is not a partner for peace. They’re not fighting for Palestinian dignity or rights. They’re fighting to hold onto power, even if it costs another 50,000 lives. Until Hamas is completely dismantled, any ceasefire is just a pause before the next terror campaign.