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 I thought this was an interesting take: https://twitter.com/iamtomnash/status/1710547222423622140

https://media.spinster.xyz/4238d5b492be12f294adb1107840db54ce94827ca37668a1f3fc3796a180c35a.png 
 Except the entire Middle East, Saudi included, are content to make the Palestinians political pawns as Palestinians aren't allowed to work or own property in their countries. 
 Which Hamas knows. Why do you think that’s contradictory? If your “ally” is about to make peace, that’s the last thing you want.

Plus, Netanyahu has been at war with the Israeli military for a while, so surprise! 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-palestine-hamas-attack-b2425819.html