Hamas leaders had their chance to do the right thing. They chose violence instead. Israel, with strong backing from the Trump administration, offered terrorists a way out through hostage deals that could have paused the fighting. But Hamas spit in America’s face – again.
The radical group tried to play games with American lives. They refused to release US-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander and the bodies of four other slain Americans even when President Trump gave them a clear deadline. This shows Hamas only cares about killing Jews and bashing America. They can’t be trusted to keep their word for five minutes.
President Trump showed real leadership here. He didn’t fall for Hamas’ tricks like the weak Biden administration did last year. Trump told terrorists to release ALL hostages by noon or face the consequences. When Hamas kept stalling, Trump let Israel finish the job. That’s how you deal with bullies – with strength, not endless talks.
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu stood firm despite pressure from liberal globalists. He knew Hamas would break any ceasefire deal to regroup and attack again. The Israeli people support this approach. Polls show they want their leaders to destroy Hamas completely, not make temporary deals with butchers.
Hamas thought they could divide America and Israel. They demanded special treatment for US hostages, thinking Trump would cave. Instead, he backed Netanyahu 100%. Trump’s team even yanked a rookie negotiator who got too cozy with Hamas lies. This is the America First policy in action – no more putting foreign terrorists ahead of our closest ally.
The Biden administration left this mess by letting Iran fund Hamas for years. Trump is cleaning it up. While Biden’s team coddled terrorists, Trump empowered Israel to defend itself. Hamas is collapsing because America finally has a president who means what he says.
Some in the media cry about civilian casualties. Where were these tears when Hamas slaughtered 1,200 Israelis on October 7? Israel goes further than any army to protect innocents. Hamas uses kids as human shields. The real war criminals are the Hamas cowards hiding in tunnels.
The Middle East needs peace, but that requires crushing Hamas first. Trump and Netanyahu understand this. Weak deals only delay the next attack. Strong nations don’t negotiate with baby-killers – they eliminate the threat. Hamas had their chance. Now they’ll pay the price.