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This article is an opinion piece that critiques what the author views as a lack of condemnation from "pro-Palestine" activists towards Hamas for its actions on October 7, 2023, which led to significant destruction in Gaza and loss of life over the past three years. The writer describes the devastation in Gaza, including destroyed buildings and loss of civilian lives, while emphasizing their personal connection through family losses and damaged childhood homes. The author argues that Hamas's actions directly contributed to the disaster by weaponizing infrastructure and holding hostages, which provoked a severe Israeli response.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-07,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On the third anniversary of October 7, 2023, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib writes about the ongoing crisis in the Gaza Strip. He describes this day as marking the most catastrophic period in modern Palestinian history due to the attack initiated by Hamas. The author criticizes "pro-Palestine" advocates for not explicitly condemning Hamas's actions, while also noting widespread criticism of Israel's response. In Gaza, nearly all buildings are damaged or destroyed, and tens of thousands have lost their lives, including entire families wiped out by Israeli bombardment. Alkhatib argues that the discourse remains divided, with many focusing on criticizing Israel’s conduct rather than addressing Hamas’s role in initiating the conflict. He asserts that this dispute over responsibility highlights a deeper issue in understanding the crisis.
Written for “Palestinian Crisis Escalates” on 2026-10-07,
grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.
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I have struggled to see even a dozen posts by “pro-Palestine” activists, advocates, or organizations explicitly condemning Hamas for triggering the most catastrophic chapter in contemporary Palestinian history.
right criticizes pro-Palestinian discourse and blames Hamas
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But I will also forever be furious at the fact that Gaza would still be standing had Hamas simply kept its terrorists at home on October 7.
right blames Hamas for destruction in Gaza
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I will forever be resentful of the useful idiots who ignored Hamas’s sadistic tactics, hiding behind vacuous appeals to “international law” despite there being no legal framework to justify a terrorist group entrenching itself in medical facilities, educational spaces, markets, and areas meant to shelter the displaced.
right criticizes those who defend Hamas's actions
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As the grim third anniversary of October 7 befalls a decimated Gaza Strip, the state of the discourse among many in the so-called “pro-Palestine” movement remains as embarrassing, dismal, and disastrous as it was when Hamas initiated the attack in 2023.
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Hamas → befall → 2023
Over the past three years, I have seen countless posts by self-described Zionists criticizing the conduct of Israel’s government, the behavior of Israeli officials, and the excesses of the Israeli reaction to October 7.
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I → see → October
And yet, I have struggled to see even a dozen posts by “pro-Palestine” activists, advocates, or organizations explicitly condemning Hamas for triggering the most catastrophic chapter in contemporary Palestinian history.
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I → struggle → history
And let’s be clear: That’s exactly what this is.
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this → let → ?
Three years after October 7, the Palestinian people face their greatest crisis of the modern era.
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people → face → era
I begin on the ground, in Gaza itself.
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I → begin → Gaza
The majority of Gaza’s buildings are partially or fully destroyed.
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majority → destroy → buildings
Tens of thousands have lost their lives, including entire families wiped out by ferocious Israeli bombardment.
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thousands → lose → bombardment
People will argue to the moon and back about who was ultimately responsible for the level of devastation in Gaza.
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who → argue → Gaza
I personally believe Israel killed far too many civilians, including dozens of my own family members.
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Israel → believe → members
Israeli air strikes destroyed both of my childhood homes.
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strikes → destroy → homes
But I will also forever be furious at the fact that Gaza would still be standing had Hamas simply kept its terrorists at home on October 7.
asserted
Hamas → stand → October
I will forever be rageful at the fact that Hamas not only weaponized every aspect of Gaza’s infrastructure but also held Israeli hostages in a manner that was inevitably going to invite more devastation and suffering for Palestinian civilians.
asserted
that → weaponize → civilians
I will forever be resentful of the useful idiots who ignored Hamas’s sadistic tactics, hiding behind vacuous appeals to “international law” despite there being no legal framework to justify a terrorist group entrenching itself in medical facilities, educational spaces, markets, and areas meant to shelter the displaced.
asserted
group → ignore → displaced
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