The Israeli story of killing Hamas leaders seeking a ceasefire
MEHDI HASAN
“Israeli leaders killed three birds with one stone,” wrote Reuven Pedatzur, a military affairs analyst for the Israeli daily Haaretz. “They killed the man who had the power to strike a deal with Israel; they took revenge on someone who had caused quite a few Israeli casualties; and they signaled to Hamas that communications with it will only be carried out through military force.”