As soon as night fell, the streets of Gaza were as lively as a holiday. The crowd crowded beside the ruins, and their faces couldn't stop smiling.
For the first time in their lives, many people feel that peace can be so close to themselves. Hamas finally let go and agreed to the "20-point peace plan" of the United States, agreeing to disarm and hand over the management of Gaza.
For the ordinary people, it was like a sudden day of suffering, but while everyone was busy celebrating, far beyond the Red Sea, the Houthi armed forces were still insisting.
Hamas has surrendered, how should Houthis continue? This issue has stirred the wind in the entire Middle East.
Hamas's exit: the scenery is no longer, the reality is too skinny
Hamas put down its weapons this time, and it is still impossible to say that the situation in Gaza is less than one day, and Hamas was in a state of siege.
The Israeli offensive became more intense, Hamas’s bases were removed one by one, and commanders were killed two by three.
The troops in the hand were not much, but were beaten down to 78, and in the end, neither the ground nor the rockets could beined.
Because Iran has also suffered a blow on its own territory, it has no extra energy and resources to help. Qatar also chose to wait and see, and its funds were stuck.
Arab countries even directly changed camps, signed a new agreement, and publicly demanded that Hamas surrender.
In this case, Hamas does not have much choice.The U.S. directly revealed the ultimatum, the time to die, either accept conditions or be prepared to suffer more serious consequences.
Hamas can only agree to a ceasefire, release hostages, hand over weapons, and hand over control of Gaza.In exchange, Israel is willing to gradually withdraw its troops, but retains a safe zone.
When the people of Gaza heard the ceasefire, they finally breathed a sigh of relief. Everyone rushed to the street to celebrate, feeling that they could finally live a few days of peace.
But the ceasefire is only the first step. How to rebuild, how to live and how to support their families are still waiting for them.
The newly adopted “technical bureaucrats” can clean up the mess, who has no end in their hearts.This place in Gaza, only a few streets outside, inside is actually full of scars.
Hamas’s departure is not only its own matter, but also a turning point in the entire regional landscape.Saudi Arabia is now busy with economic transformation and the UAE is also busy with cooperation with Israel.
Hamas has become a role no one wants to play for it anymore, let alone the so-called “Arc of Resistance,” from Lebanon to Syria, from Iran to Gaza, where the original front is almost scattered.
Houthi armed forces: Alone, in a dilemma
Hamas has retreated, but Houthi is still fighting in the Red Sea. But now no one speaks for Houthi. Israel's military actions are becoming more and more fierce, and the top leaders of Houthi have also suffered a considerable blow.
The sources of weapons and materials that were originally reliant on were cut off, and the days were getting tighter.
Although the United States does not want to get mired in the quagmire, it will not allow Houthi to disrupt the situation in the Red Sea. The Red Sea Channel was harassed and merchant ships from all over the world had to make detours. Everyone was complaining that Houthi had become the target of public criticism.
Hussein used to use "solidarity with Palestine" as a banner, but now Hamas has compromised, and Hussein cried out the slogan, and no one bought much.
Those who supported it also began to wonder, is this battle worth fighting? Internal differences also began to emerge. Some people felt that it was time to stop, while others wanted to continue the confrontation.
The soldiers also complained that fighting was not a matter of one or two days, and no one could hold it out for a long time.
Houthi is actually stuck at a crossroads now. If we continue to fight, not only will we have more and more enemies, but we will also be more and more isolated.
If you choose to negotiate, although you can exchange a chance to breathe a little, it is likely to let out a few areas and still have to face internal dissatisfaction.
Moreover, the situation of the Houthis is completely different from that of Hamas. Although Hamas was beaten badly, there is still a group of people who support it.
Houthi now became a single, behind no few iron beams to help. The external environment has changed, the internal pressure is also large, and the difficulty of trying to hard down is not commonly large.
Next for the Houthis: Survival or Confrontation?
The Houthis are still holding on, but the days are getting harder every day. The situation in the Red Sea has caused headaches for all countries in the world, affecting trade and soaring transportation costs.
The United States is also unwilling to consume for a long time, but it will not give up for the time being. Iran pretends to be quite calm on the outside, but in fact it has long been reluctant to take any more risks for fear of being dragged into the water. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates say they want peace, but in fact everyone knows that they don't want to be led by the nose by the Houthi anymore.
China has been advocating for dialogue to resolve the issue, supporting Palestine’s rights and willingness to provide a decent diplomatic export for the Houthis.
The United Nations is also pushing for negotiations to bring an early ceasefire in Yemen. However, if Houthi carries it hard to the end, it cannot be ruled out that there will be more stringent measures waiting.
Now the Houthis actually don't have many choices. If we continue to harass shipping in the Red Sea, we can gain some leverage, but the situation won't change much.
Everyone is just more annoyed and no one will take the initiative to help it. If we compromise, although some strength can be preserved, there will definitely be opposition from within and may even lead to division. No matter how you choose, it will be difficult for Houthi to get the right hand.
In fact, this situation does not occur for the first time.
In the history of the Middle East, similar situations have occurred many times. Every time non-state armed forces lose external support, they can only choose to compromise or be dispersed.
New variables in the Middle East chess game: peace or new trouble?
The feast in Gaza is in fact carried with uncertainty and concerns.The ceasefire appears, but everyone knows that peace cannot be sustained by a paper agreement.
Hamas has been forced to compromise.The people of Gaza may be quiet for a moment, but the air of governance and all sorts of crises are still.If the new management team does not solve the fundamental problems, the people's painful days will not end shortly.
Hussein continued to insist, becoming the last “resistant.” but his situation was not optimistic.
Without the support of external forces, there are many internal contradictions and great external pressure. Coupled with the growing calls of the international community for peace, it has become difficult for Houthi to remain alone.
If it continues, it may only make the situation worse and even be suppressed by more powerful means.
In the Middle East, peace is a difficult issue.
Forcibly pressing the pause button can only bring a short silence. True peace depends on all parties sitting down and solving the most fundamental problems.
As long as the rights of Palestinians are not faced up to, and as long as all parties in the region still have their own thoughts, the trouble will never end. Hamas 'surrender is a node, but it is by no means the end. The end of Houthi may be the next answer.
After the celebration, there is calm and new suspense.
The night in Gaza has been quiet for a while, but everyone understands that the real trial has only just begun.Hamas’s compromise temporarily relaxed the people of Gaza, but also brought new uncertainty.
The Houthi armed forces are now isolated, with neither foreign aid nor real retreat. Its choice is testing the next step in the Middle East.
If peace is just a ceasefire on paper, it may be broken by new conflicts at any time. All parties are watching whether the Houthis will bow their heads or persist.
For the time being, no one can explain the final outcome of this game of chess in the Middle East. Everyone is waiting for a truly reassuring answer.
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Hamas accepts the announcement of the “20-point plan” conditions including two major demands. —2025-10-08 18:59· Red Star News