it appears that Hamas appear to be serving the needs of Israel far more adequately than they are of the Palestinian people.
Israel have used Hamas as the golden bogeyman to perpetrate some of the most horrendous war crimes in modern history.
Ya, I agree. Israel has funded Hamas. In many ways, they are like isis to the US. Hamas actually helps them complete their narratives, push their agendas.
But you're ignoring the fact 85% of Hamas are orphans. Orphans because Israel killed their parents. These people have been living in a literal open air prison behind a
26 ft concrete wall for over 20 years. If they go too far out to fish, they are shot at because it's a complete 360 surveillance / occupation.
They are dealing with an ongoing 75-year, brutal occupation. Anyone who has followed Palestine for years knows there has constantly been atrocities coming out of there for decades. Raping their women and imprisoning their kids, stealing their homes in broad daylight. Shooting their kids
literally for entertainment.
The only difference between all those years and today is now the world is aware of it. Pretty much because of twitter and Musk refusing to censor for months. While he censors today, he
still lets a lot through. The result is Israel is globally hated, by 80% minimum. Safe to say even 90%.
Al-Aqsa is the 3rd holiest site in Islam. Hamas said their reason for Oct 7th was because Israel announced sacrificing the red cow. For Israel to complete this and summon their messiah, they have to destroy Aqsa and build a temple of it.
Like I've mentioned before, Hamas are pious.
This is why the r*pe stories and beheading of babies are impossible because these people fear God above all else. It is why they are fearless on the battlefield. They welcome death as a chance to meet their Maker. How can Israel ever hope to defeat an army that loves death more than they love life?
Sure, Hamas leadership is probably corrupt, as it's easy to buy / blackmail one man. But Israel does not control all of Hamas. Certainly not those who joined because Israel martyred their families. Ironically, this new 6 month war will add 10s o 1000s to their ranks when Israels stated goal has been to eradicate Hamas.
Oct 7th was because Hamas (Palestinians) are essentially the guardians of Al Aqsa.
God knows best.