Kushner has it backward on Israel and Gaza

The article criticizes Jared Kushner's assessment of Israelis as "a little irrational" regarding Gaza, arguing that the Trump administration's team, not Israel, misunderstands the reality of the territory. Kushner admitted that the "militarization of Gaza" is "beyond your comprehension" and that his team "worked with Hamas for over four months" on a demilitarization agreement. The author contends that this belated understanding, coupled with a willingness to trust Hamas, demonstrates Washington's flawed approach. The article highlights Israel's past experience with withdrawal from Gaza in 2005, which led to Hamas's takeover and the October 7, 2023, attacks. It also notes a growing sentiment in Israel, even among former peace advocates, that demilitarizing Gaza is insufficient, with some advocating for voluntary emigration from the territory. The author concludes that Israel's skepticism is a rational response to lived experience and the lessons of October 7, rather than irrationality driven by elections.