IAN HAWORTH: Hamas doesn't want peace

EDITOR’S NOTE: Ben Shapiro is off this week. His alternate writer this week is Ian Haworth.

The political world is alight with anticipation and excitement after President Donald Trump released his 20-point peace proposal for Gaza, built around three central pillars: immediate de-escalation, humanitarian relief and redevelopment, and a long-term political framework.

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