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# Why Hamas’ Refusal to Negotiate Doesn’t Surprise Many Jews

## A Pattern of History and Ideology

The recent reports of starvation in Gaza, which unfortunately prompted some ‍nations⁢ to hastily ‍recognize a ⁤”Palestinian” state – a move that, predictably,‍ emboldened Hamas’ refusal to negotiate a hostage deal with Israel – doesn’t shock many within the Jewish community.It feels, sadly, like a continuation ⁢of a deeply ingrained pattern.

This obstinacy, potentially ‍leading to Hamas’ own destruction while⁤ simultaneously endangering the lives of ⁣the remaining⁢ Israeli hostages – Hamas’ final⁢ leverage⁣ – begs a critical question: what drives this ⁢seemingly self-destructive strategy? The answer, for many⁣ Jews, lies within a ancient and spiritual ⁣context.

## The Weight of “The Three ⁢Weeks”

Currently,as we observe the period⁤ between Sunday,July 13,2025,and Sunday,August 3,2025,known as ⁢”The Three Weeks” ‍or in Hebrew *”Bone ha-meitzarim,”* “Between the Straits,” a sense of somber recognition settles over many Jewish people. This period commemorates the destruction of both the First and Second Jewish Temples in Jerusalem – events that represent profound ⁣loss and national trauma.

Jewish tradition views ⁣these days as a time ⁤of heightened trials, ⁤both⁤ historically and spiritually. It’s a period marked by adversity, a time for introspection and remembrance of past suffering. Consequently,‍ many Jews view current events,⁢ including Israel’s ongoing conflict and the complex political fallout, as a continuation of this recurring cycle of ⁢hardship.It’s not about predicting the future, but recognizing echoes ⁤of the past. This isn’t necessarily a feeling of *surprise*, but rather a somber acknowledgement of a pattern.

##⁢ Hamastan, Not ⁣a Lack of Palestine

It’s crucial to understand the root of the conflict. The horrific Hamas invasion ⁣of israel ⁢on October 7,