Yossi Schwartz ISL (RCIT section in Israel/Occupied Palestine), 13.12.2024
Deserted by Iran and Hezbollah in a much weaker position, Hamas is willing to have a poor agreement of cease-fire that allows the Zionist army to remain in Gaza during the cease-fire, which means that Israel will be able to continue the genocide after the cease-fire.
The American Wall Street Journal reported yesterday (Thursday) “that Hamas has agreed to the IDF forces remaining in the Gaza Strip during the ceasefire and handed over a list of hostages in his hands.” Hamas surrendered to two of Israel’s key demands for a cease-fire agreement in Gaza,” Arab mediators reported – that may lead to the release of some of the Israelis and the Palestinians within days, although Hamas told mediators for the first time that they would agree to an agreement that would allow Israeli forces to remain in Gaza temporarily when the fighting stops. Hamas also handed over a list of hostages, including American citizens, whom it would release as part of the ceasefire agreement – a move the terrorist organization had not made since the first ceasefire last year. Netanyahu’s Office did not respond to the report and denied that they received names of abductees who are to be released.” [i]
The new plan, proposed by Cairo and supported by the US, seeks to build on the momentum created by the bad-for-Lebanon ceasefire reached in November.
According to reports, the motion toward an agreement comes after an Egyptian delegation visited Israel in late November and after President-elect Donald Trump said on Truth Social earlier this month that there would be a “heavy price” in the Middle East if the abductees were not released before he takes office in January.
Israel is planning to build Zionist settlements in North Gaza, and this agreement will assist this planning. Once again, it is clear that the only way forward is for the Arab revolution to be led by the working class and supported by the poor peasants, led by a working-class revolutionary party.
For a revolutionary constituent assembly that will include the Palestinian refugees!
Down with the Zionist monster!
For Palestine, red and free from the river to the sea!
Endnotes:
[i] https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-gaza-palestine-ceasefire-hostage-negotiations-d599e1d1