In October 2023, an unprecedented war broke out in the Middle East. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has escalated to unprecedented heights, with thousands of rockets fired at each other, causing massive loss of life and property.
This war has aroused widespread concern and concern in the international community, and has also touched the hearts of the Chinese people. China** has been actively working to promote the Middle East peace process and calls on all parties to exercise restraint and avoid further deterioration of the situation. However, just as the war entered its third week, a shocking thing happened.
Hamas abruptly announced its unconditional surrender and released all the Israeli hostages it had been held. As soon as this news broke, it immediately caused a global sensation. Why did Hamas suddenly surrender?What impact does this have on the situation in the Middle East?
Hamas is a radical Islamist group founded in 1987 with main activities in the Gaza Strip, claiming to create a fully independent Palestinian state and eliminate Israel. Hamas has been in a state of hostility with Israel, carrying out numerous terrorist attacks and rocket attacks, and has also been severely attacked and blockaded by Israel.
Hamas's leadership is divided into two factions, radicals led by Sinwar, the military commander of the Gaza Strip, and moderates, led by Prime Minister Chaniyeh. The radicals advocate continued confrontation with Israel, at the expense of the lives and well-being of the population, even in conflict with neighboring countries such as Egypt.
The moderates, for their part, advocate the search for a peaceful solution, dialogue and negotiations with Israel and other countries to improve the humanitarian and economic situation in the Gaza Strip. The contradictions between the two factions reached a fever pitch during the war, with even assassinations and mutinies.
Sinwar reportedly ordered the killing of at least 20 moderate senior *** during the war, including Hamas's deputy prime minister and *** chief. At the same time, there are also some moderate members who have made secret contacts with the Israeli side, providing some intelligence and clues that have helped Israel locate and destroy some important targets of Hamas.
These internal betrayals have seriously weakened Hamas's cohesion and combat effectiveness, and have also led to a decline in Hamas's popular support. Hamas was attacked by Israel in the war, Israel not only used advanced air defense systems and precision guidance, but also mobilized ground troops and special forces to carry out fierce attacks on Hamas's bases, warehouses, command posts, communication facilities, tunnels, etc., causing heavy losses to Hamas.
As of October 23, Israel had destroyed 90 percent of Hamas's rocket stockpiles and killed at least 300 Hamas militants, including some senior commanders, according to Israeli sources. Most of the rockets fired by Hamas were intercepted by Israel's "Iron Dome" system, and only a few caused damage to Israeli personnel and property.
Israel has also threatened to carry out a full-scale ground operation in the Gaza Strip to completely destroy Hamas's armed forces if Hamas does not surrender unconditionally. In this case, Hamas's resistance has no meaning and can only invite more catastrophes.
In addition, Hamas's main allies are Iran and Turkey, but these two countries have not provided much substantial help in this war, only some verbal condemnation and **. Although Iran has provided some ** and funds to Hamas, it is difficult to deliver them to the Gaza Strip due to the blockade and strikes by Israel.
Turkey, on the other hand, has made more fiery statements in an attempt to expand its influence in the Middle East, but has not taken any real action. Other Arab countries, such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, etc., have a more cold and hostile attitude towards Hamas.
These countries, which have closer relations and cooperation with Israel, are also concerned that Hamas's activism poses a threat to the stability and security of the region. As a result, these countries did not provide any political or humanitarian support to Hamas during the war, and even put some pressure on Hamas to stop its attacks on Israel and accept Israel's terms. In this case, Hamas has few friends in the international community and can only be isolated.
Hamas's capitulation has had a profound impact on the situation in the Middle East. This means that Israel has won an overwhelming victory in this war, consolidating its security and position in the region.
Israel has not only succeeded in striking at Hamas's armed forces, but has also eliminated Hamas's threat to its land and people, and has also demonstrated its strong military and scientific and technological prowess, winning support and praise at home and abroad.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, announcing Hamas's surrender, called it one of the greatest victories in Israel's history and the most devastating blow to Hamas. He also stated that Israel would continue to defend its country and people and would not tolerate any challenges or threats to its security.
This position of Israel has also been supported and recognized by the United States and other Western countries. Biden congratulated Netanyahu in the U.S. and reaffirmed the U.S.'s unwavering commitment and friendship to Israel. He also said that the United States will continue to work with Israel to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.
Hamas's capitulation has had a profound impact on the situation in the Middle East. On the one hand, Israel has won a landslide victory in this war, consolidating its security and position in the region. On the other hand, the Palestinian peace process will face more difficulties and challenges. This has also brought more uncertainties and risks to peace and stability in the Middle East.