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A recurring theme is the characterization of Hamas as a terrorist organization committed to Israel’s destruction. Cash highlighted that Israel has repeatedly proposed a two-state solution, which Palestine has rejected, suggesting that Hamas's refusal to accept peaceful negotiations prolongs the conflict.
“Hamas must put down its arms and release the hostages. The vast majority of Palestinians and Israelis alike crave peace.”
Cash drew from her own experience, recalling her visits to the West Bank, to illustrate that ordinary Palestinians and Israelis yearn for coexistence, contrasting this with the destructive ideology espoused by Hamas. She emphasized that peace is achievable if militant organizations relinquish violence.