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Many readers have asked my opinion on the presumed upcoming deal set to begin on Sunday.

Like most of the world, I’ve held my breath waiting for as many of the hostages as possible to come home for over a year now. My feelings have oscillated violently between sadness, rage, fear, depression, and sometimes even hope.

You don’t need another ‘hot take’ on this deal, there are thousands to choose from, and no matter which you pick they will leave you unsatisfied. You are unlikely to find the answers you’re looking for on Substack, a podcast, or on the news. You’re looking for an answer if it’s “good” or “bad,” but that is simply a false dichotomy.

It is neither… it is both… it is just and unjust.

I also don’t think people should opine on specific deals without the benefit of time passing either, especially ones that haven’t happened yet. If you want to hear my views on why Israel’s strategy for past hostage deals has been problematic, I’ve added it here. However, despite holding these views, I do not believe the right time to espouse them is on the eve of a hostage deal when we should be united and resolute. We will never be defeated or deterred as long as our community is strong.

To those blaming our politicians for having to make impossible decisions you would never want to make, know that it serves no one in this moment. Choose to be the light that guides them home instead.

Bring them home.

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Sources:

Timeline of the deal https://www.yahoo.com/news/israel-holds-off-approving-gaza-010656142.html?fr=yhssrp_catchall

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