BLUF

The article by Peter Singer examines Hamas's violence in Israel while also tracing the complex factors that led to its rise.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  1. Global Criticism: Hamas's attacks on civilians are internationally condemned as war crimes.
  2. Cycle of Violence: Rabin's 1995 assassination fueled current Israel-Hamas hostilities.
  3. Israeli Nationalism: Rabin's death led to a rise in hardline nationalism, pivoting Israel away from peace.

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