A permanent ceasefire effective immediately would only allow Hamas to regroup and launch further attacks on Israeli civilians. There can never be a two state solution if Hamas has any significant power. However, a temporary ceasefire such as President Biden has proposed, which would allow for the return of hostages and humanitarian relief for suffering Palestinians, is quite different and is something I support. (21:50–21:58)
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Asserts that a two-state solution is impossible if Hamas retains significant power.
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