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A further critique points to the glaring absence of strategic insight in Geldof’s proposal. If the goal is ceasefire and peace, historically, negotiations and diplomatic pressure—rather than unilateral aid delivery—are the customary paths. Yet Geldof’s call overlooks the fact that Palestinian governance and Hamas’s actions significantly influence the conflict's trajectory. Hamas, which controls Gaza, initiated the October 7 attacks, an act widely condemned for its brutality and inhumanity.