Sen. Lindsey Graham revealed on Tuesday that Israel is considering a bold move to reenter Gaza, aiming to protect anti-Hamas factions facing brutal retaliation from the terrorist group.
As reported by the Washington Examiner, Graham shared on Fox News’s Hannity that discussions are underway in Israel to intervene after masked Hamas operatives were caught on video executing members of rival Palestinian factions.
This potential reinvasion follows a fragile peace deal, backed by President Donald Trump, which saw Israeli forces withdraw from parts of Gaza, creating a power vacuum Hamas is now exploiting to target its domestic enemies.
Supporting Clans Against Hamas Terror
Back in June, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that his government had mobilized certain Palestinian clans to weaken Hamas’s grip, naming groups like the Popular Forces, Doghmosh, Al-Majayda, and Hellis as key players.
Israel has reportedly provided military backing to the Popular Forces militia, though aid organizations have criticized the group for allegedly looting humanitarian convoys in the chaotic region.
Graham emphasized the stakes, stating, “As I speak tonight, there are discussions in Israel about potentially going back in to save those tribes and clans that had the guts to stand up against Hamas.”
Arab World’s Role Under Scrutiny
While Graham acknowledged Israel’s readiness to act, he urged broader regional involvement, saying, “If the Arab world would be the force to take Hamas down, it would change the region far more than if Israel did it.”
His point cuts to the heart of a long-standing frustration: why should Israel bear the burden alone when Hamas’s ideology threatens stability across the Middle East?
The senator’s plea carries a sharp edge, as he warned, “To the Arab world, don’t make them do that,” hinting at the moral and strategic failure if neighboring powers stand idly by.
Hamas Exploits Peace for Power
Since the Israeli withdrawal under the Trump-brokered agreement, Hamas has moved swiftly to crush opposition, using the ceasefire as a shield to purge rival factions.
The peace deal, while still holding, remains marred by Hamas’s failure to return the bodies of 20 hostages as promised, a breach that undermines any claim to good faith.
This cynical power grab shows Hamas less as a partner in peace and more as a predator pouncing on the first sign of weakness, daring Israel to respond.
Will Intervention Secure Lasting Change?
Graham remains hopeful that the anti-Hamas factions can turn the tide, asserting, “If Israel has to go back into Gaza to save these people, they will.”
Yet, the deeper question lingers: can these clans, even with support, dismantle a terror network so deeply entrenched, or will this cycle of intervention and withdrawal only prolong the suffering in Gaza?
The situation teeters on a knife’s edge, with Israel weighing the cost of reengagement against the risk of abandoning allies to Hamas’s wrath, while the Arab world’s inaction casts a long shadow over hopes for a regional solution.
