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I think this is well intentioned and reflects a widespread view, but such resolutions are likely ineffective as they only take into account the interests of Hamas, not Israel. For example, it calls on Israel to stop the attacks on Hamas but for Israel that means Hamas can regroup and re-arm, and they have already said they plan more Oct 7-like attacks as part of their strategy for eliminating a Jewish presence in the region. The resolution doesn't even call for Hamas to return the hostages, those lives should also matter to the people making the resolution, and it could help get Israel to agree to a cease-fire.

It would also help the dialog if resolutions called on Hamas to renounce its aim of eliminating Israel and the Israeli government commit to working for a Palestinian state in Gaza and the West Bank - the only way to peace and actually improving lives in the region

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