In earlier conflicts, Hamas could rely on a chorus of Arab
solidarity — fiery statements, emergency summits, and token aid. This time, the
silence is deafening.
Arab capitals are fatigued, divided, and increasingly
indifferent to Hamas’s political theatrics. The group that once claimed to embody
the Arab street now finds itself isolated, cornered, and expendable.
Behind the scenes, Washington’s pressure has been
relentless. Aid leverage, regional diplomacy, and quiet coordination with Egypt
and Qatar have created an environment where Hamas has little room to maneuver.
Even its traditional allies — Doha and Ankara — are urging pragmatism over
defiance. The message is clear - yield or face total annihilation.
Arab governments, meanwhile, have recalibrated their
priorities. Stability, trade, and relations with the West outweigh emotional
appeals to Palestinian militancy.
The Abraham Accords, quiet intelligence links, and economic
realignments show where the region’s real interests now lie.
For Hamas, this shift is existential — its political survival
depends on Arab sympathy, and that sympathy has run out.
Critics say, Hamas’s own strategy hastened this moment. By
aligning with Iran, alienating Arab governments, and launching attacks that
invited catastrophic retaliation, Hamas burned the very bridges it now
desperately needs. Even street protests across Arab cities have failed to
translate into meaningful state action.
As US pressure mounts, Hamas’s bravado is giving way to
backdoor bargaining. The Arab world’s silence has become Washington’s strongest
weapon.
Hamas may yet sign a ceasefire, not as a victor of
resistance, but as a movement abandoned by its own region.
For Gaza, this is not just political defeat — it is a
painful reminder that Arab solidarity ends where national interest begins.
