What most of the general public don't want to acknowledge is that neither Hamas nor Palestinians nor even Israel are the major players in this conflict. They are all pawns in the geo-political influence peddling between the two superpowers fighting for control over Middle East.
Syria, Iran and Saudi Arabia could have come out publicly and declare peace with Israel long time ago. This would include establishing diplomatic relationships and complete withdrawal of their government support for terrorist factions (Hamas, Hezbollah etc.). They could also order revision of the hateful teachings in their religious schools to stop brainwashing their youth.
Egypt could have granted citizenship to all Gazans long time time ago, as it was initially assumed they'd do in 1959. Instead, Egypt keeps them orphaned without any hope for political or economic governmental support – resulting in generations over generations hating everything about their surrounding and having nothing to lose.
All of these countries are not doing a thing to change the situation, because having a hotspot in Israel is too useful and convenient outlet for diverting people's pressure over their own internal economic and political issues. Brutally sad and seemingly unresolvable conflict.
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