Allowing Hamas to survive is like leaving Hitler in power in 1944 - opinion

Letting Hamas survive after the barbarism of October 7 would be tantamount to permitting Nazi Germany to end the war in 1944 with Hitler still in power.

IDF SOLDIERS stand on top of a tank near the Israel-Gaza border, this week. Among the many disingenuous and ahistorical narratives, says the writer, is that Israel has done enough harm to Hamas, and should allow it to perhaps even remain in power in Gaza.

IDF SOLDIERS stand on top of a tank near the Israel-Gaza border, this week. Among the many disingenuous and ahistorical narratives, says the writer, is that Israel has done enough harm to Hamas, and should allow it to perhaps even remain in power in Gaza.

(photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)

ByFRANK SOBCHAK

JUNE 19, 2024 23:39

Updated: JUNE 20, 2024 07:55

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