A Ceasefire That Tastes Like Defeat for Israel
WANA (Oct 10) – October 9, 2025, has been recorded in history as the day when Palestinian resistance forces managed to overcome Israel’s military campaign. Two years after launching a large-scale offensive under the slogans of “completely destroying Hamas” and “disarming Gaza,” Israel now finds itself sitting at the negotiating table—under pressure and after a series of setbacks—to sign a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement.
To understand the scale of this shift, one only needs to compare Israel’s initial objectives with the current reality:
Total elimination of Hamas:
Hamas, which Israel aimed to eradicate, not only survived but has emerged as a central political and military actor—now taking part in negotiations and asserting its own conditions.
Hamas October 7 Attack. Social media/ WANA News Agency
Complete disarmament of Gaza:
Gaza has not been disarmed. The resistance’s tunnel networks, military capabilities, and organizational structures remain largely intact and operational.
Forced displacement of Gaza’s population:
Despite intense and widespread bombardment, no mass or forced displacement occurred. The people of Gaza stayed on their land, enduring the devastation rather than abandoning their homes.
Why Is It Said That Hamas Came Out Ahead in the Negotiations?
WANA (Oct 04) – A few hours earlier, Hamas announced its acceptance of certain parts of Donald Trump’s proposal, while leaving other parts to be determined through further negotiations. Trump’s plan included an immediate ceasefire, a full exchange of Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners, a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the complete […]
Freeing Israeli hostages through military action:
After two years of warfare, Israel failed to secure the release of its hostages by force. Instead, it was compelled to negotiate through mediation and prisoner exchanges—an implicit recognition of the new balance of power on the ground.
These developments have significantly damaged the reputation of Israel’s military, long perceived as invincible. Internationally, criticism of Israel’s conduct in Gaza has grown, with increasing accusations of human rights violations and indiscriminate attacks on civilians.
Despite the enormous human and material cost of the war, the outcome is seen by many as a political victory for the Palestinian resistance. Figures such as Mohammed Deif and Yahya Sinwar have succeeded in bringing the Palestinian cause back to the forefront of global attention.
Gaza, once thought to be erased from the map, has instead become a symbol of resilience and defiance. Demonstrations in cities like London, Paris, and New York highlight how the issue of Palestine has regained prominence in global public discourse.
Today, Gaza is no longer viewed merely as a silent victim of conflict, but as a symbol of steadfastness. The events of the past two years have shown that the region cannot return to the pre–October 7 status quo.
October 7: The Day That Set Israel Back 70 Years
WANA (Oct 07) – Two years have passed since Operation al-Aqsa Storm—an assault that shattered not only Israel’s security barriers but also its narrative about itself. Now, on the second anniversary of October 7, Tel Aviv and its allies are facing a persistent question: Was this the beginning of Israel’s end? In the fall […]
