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Public relations mattered to Hamas because they couldn't win on the battlefield. They believed they could win in the court of public opinion and pressure Israel to concede.

The Trump administration's open support for the IDF led to Hamas's allies realizing that Israel would not be forced to accept the risk of its own survival. This shift in policy was crucial in changing the dynamics of the conflict.

The moral clarity in understanding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been lost by some. The Israelis showed tremendous restraint in warfare, despite the sadism of Hamas terrorists.

The Israelis were able to defang their worst enemies finally, I think, in a way that is substantial and could have real benefits going forward beyond just, you know, we're stopping them from killing us.

The decisive point is going to be when Israel says, uh-oh, Hamas didn't turn themselves in enough. They didn't turn in enough weapons. It's totally made up by Israel, so there's no way to determine it.

The Heritage Foundation's Project Esther aims to use Israel as a pretext to label political opponents as terrorists, raising concerns about civil liberties.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argues that recognizing Palestinian statehood rewards Hamas for terrorism.

President Trump deserves all the credit in the world for holding the line, for understanding the incentive structures in the Middle East, for understanding that, yes, the only way to defeat terrorism is to destroy.

The importance of having an honest conversation about cultural and religious differences is emphasized to address terrorism effectively.

The war against Islamic extremism is being won in real time, with specific end goals being achieved. This is a significant moment in history, showing that it is possible to win wars.