Gaza's destruction and the cost of Hamas’s reign

Nearly 40,000 lives lost, including 20,000 militants. A territory 60% destroyed, an economy in ruins, and a collapsed social and healthcare system. 

This is the grim reality left in the wake of Hamas’s so-called “victory” in Gaza. Far from a triumph, their actions have plunged an already fragile enclave into unprecedented devastation, leaving over 2 million residents to suffer the consequences of their reckless governance.

Hamas militants, brandishing signs of victory as they parade on pickup trucks through the wreckage, stand on the ashes of a shattered territory. 

This posturing is a hollow facade. The group’s attack on October 7, marked by the murder and rape of 1,200 civilians and the abduction of hundreds, may have been framed as a strategic win. But in truth, it was a catastrophic miscalculation that has brought unparalleled tragedy to Gaza’s population.

The civilians of Gaza, already burdened by years of hardship, are now left to endure even greater suffering under the weight of destruction and loss. 

Gaza’s infrastructure is in tatters, its social fabric shredded, and its future more uncertain than ever. The militant leadership of Hamas, however, continues to perpetuate this cycle of violence and instability, showing no concern for the lives of the people they claim to represent.

It is time for the residents of Gaza to demand a different path. The stranglehold of Hamas must end if there is to be any hope of rebuilding the territory and securing a future of peace, stability, and prosperity. 

A new, independent authority is needed—one capable of prioritizing the well-being of its people over endless conflict and capable of restoring dignity and hope to a population long abandoned to despair.

The people of Gaza deserve leadership that invests in life, not death; in rebuilding, not destruction. 

They deserve the chance to thrive, not merely to survive amid rubble. For that, the grip of terror and dictatorship must be broken, paving the way for a future built on genuine progress and peace.