There is a tiny crack through which peace can be achieved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is not an easy goal, but possible if the peacemakers prevail over the war seekers. Right now, everyone is in a frenzy on both sides, screaming and angry. Let us all calm down and do some soul-searching toward peace and harmony.

Step One: Exit Hamas?

Peace will never be achieved with Hamas in the picture because it is a terrorist government, which they admit and are proud of, showing videos of their heinous crimes to get global support. They are both praised and condemned for their actions. A Hamas exit will not be easy but it is possible. There are two ways — through elections or a PLO takeover after an Israeli massacre.

Hamas is an exiled government, living in luxury in Doha after it was thrown out of Syria. They get billions of dollars in aid from worldwide supporters. The more they kill, the bigger their funds to make war.

Hamas is a dictatorship, taking power 18 years ago and never conducting elections, a risky option.

Being a terrorist dictatorship in exile, Hamas cares little about the Palestinian people, whom they use only to vent hatred for Israel. They knew beforehand that their recent invasion would draw a violent response from Israel in Gaza. But they do not care because they are in exile, far from the bloody war. The Palestinian people are pawns in their obsession to destroy Israel.

How popular is Hamas among Palestinians? In a 2023 survey in Gaza, 62 percent wanted a ceasefire, 50 percent wanted a stop to the destruction of Israel, 70 percent wanted the PLO of West Bank to take over (source — Firstpost-Vantage News Bureau). If an instant election is staged today, the people may easily replace Hamas with a home-grown, non-terrorist government that will ensure their safety.

Step Two: Enter PLO?

When Israel took over some 80 percent of what was 100 percent Palestine before WW2, the remnants of Palestine were divided into the tiny Gaza Strip controlled by Hamas, and the larger West Bank controlled by the PLO. The PLO is a much saner government than Hamas, and they are resident, not in exile.