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The speaker argues that rewarding Hamas with state recognition would be "ludicrous" given their history of violence, and that any move toward recognizing a Palestinian state must be contingent upon Hamas being dismantled. Until Hamas relinquishes control, the debate over a Palestinian state remains premature and potentially dangerous.
The Role of Hamas and the Future of Palestinian Statehood
The narrative underscores that Hamas is the "biggest threat" to Palestinians living in Gaza, not Israel. Its organization of terrorist attacks, use of human shields, and control of vital infrastructure makes Hamas responsible for the health and safety threats faced by Gazans.