The article discusses the nature of war endings, highlighting that many conflicts conclude with one side winning and the other losing. The author reflects on the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving Hamas and Israel after sustained attacks over 15 months. The commentary suggests that hostages' release is insufficient for concluding the war, arguing instead that true resolution requires the aggressors to acknowledge their defeat. The piece also references controversial political statements regarding potential population movements in Gaza, addressing the misconception of these as ethnic cleansing.
No - the reason why the war shouldn't be over is because it cannot be over until the people who started the war have lost. And are forced to realize that they have lost.
Historically, most wars end by one side winning and the other side losing. Critical to this is that the side that has won knows that it has won.
As some Israeli hostages are being returned and an uneasy pause in hostilities continues, some people think that the war might be over. But it is not - and it should not be.
My take on the situation is that the conflict in the Middle East will persist until the aggressors are decisively defeated and acknowledge their defeat.
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