Welcome back to Inside The Epicenter, where we dive deep into the complex issues surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this episode, titled "Can Hamas be defeated?," our host Joel Rosenberg is joined by Ghaith Al Omari, a former advisor to the Palestinian negotiating team and a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Together, they navigate the difficult terrain of Hamas ideology, the impact of ongoing conflict on both Israelis and Palestinians and the necessity of looking beyond military defeat to envision a positive future for Gaza. They also examine the role of the Israeli government and the need for a comprehensive plan for post-conflict reconstruction. Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities in this crucial region and consider the implications for peace and security.

• (00:04) Can Hamas be defeated? Ideological and military challenge.
• (06:25) Concern for suffering Palestinian people in wartime.
• (07:50) Palestinian opinion on October 7th and a two-state solution.
• (13:31) Necessary military defeat led to hoped results.
• (17:22) Rebuilding post-war nations is crucial for global stability.
• (18:57) Pray for Palestinians suffering in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• (21:26) Founding Joshua Fund in 2006 to help Israelis and Palestinians.
• (27:56) Agree with criticisms but conflicted about Netanyahu.
• (31:56) Diplomatic support is crucial for military success.
• (35:10) Palestinian polling and Netanyahu's relationship with Sunni Arab leaders.

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Verse of the Day: Proverbs 31:8 -9, where the Lord speaks through his servant who's writing, saying, open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all the unfortunate. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the rights of the afflicted and needy.

Prayer Request:
Pray with compassion for the people of Gaza. Pray for healing ( emotionally, spiritually, physically) and, of course, for the financial challenges that are more devastating for both Palestinians in Gaza and for Israelis in those border communities. 
Pray that Gaza be liberated not from Israel, who left Gaza in 2005, but from the reign of terror of Hamas. 

Related Episodes:

• Jonathan Conricus on Israel's Strategic Challenges #192
• Israeli Efforts to Dismantle Hamas and Free Hostage #189
• The Escalating Conflict: Inside Israel and the Rescue Mission's #188
• Fighting for Freedom: Inside the Israeli Hostage Crisis with Calev Myers #186
• Families' Heart-Wrenching Pleas: Inside the Hostage Crisis with Hamas #178

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