From the Obozrevatel:
"Hamas is training the children of Gaza to be shahids: how to solve the problem
Dmytro Chernyshev, 22.10.2025
About the children of Gaza. Part 2. (Part 1 is here.)
I'll try to express my personal, amateurish, and non-professional opinion. But first, let's define the criteria—what exactly is a solution to a problem? How exactly can we determine whether a problem has been solved?
It seems to me that the criterion in this case can only be one: will people stop killing each other here or not? Because the solutions being proposed now mean only one thing: in ten years, war will happen again. This means that this isn't a solution to the problem, but rather a transfer of it to future generations. It won't be today's Jews and Arabs who die, but their children. And then their children's children, and so on. Today, Hamas is committing a crime not only against Israel, but also against its own children, grooming them to become shahids.
I would suggest breaking the solution down into three levels:
Short-term solutions (1-3 years): rebuilding Gaza, normalization, ending the indoctrination of hatred.
Medium-term (5-10 years): a new generation with alternative values and life prospects.
Long-term (15-25 years): cultural transformation of the region.
At the same time, it is crucial to understand where to find people, where to find law enforcement, and where to find money. But the solution to the Gaza problem must begin at the international level.
1. Financing terrorism must be equated with terrorism.
Currently, Arab countries, and Qatar above all, pay monthly allowances to the families of terrorists. The murder of one Israeli costs $400 per month. The murder of more than five Israelis costs $3,000 per month (10 times the average salary in Gaza). Life imprisonment in Israel is the maximum allowance. This costs $350 million per year, more than the Palestinian Authority (PA) spends on healthcare. Western countries also give money to the PA as "humanitarian aid."
Any country that finances terrorism should be subject to very serious international sanctions. If Qatar continues this practice, the assets of Qatari foundations in the West should be frozen. The Palestinian Authority should cease payments or lose all international aid. Any financing of terrorism by the PA should result in the freezing of the bank accounts of PA leaders and the issuance of international arrest warrants (as for ISIS sponsors).
2. Liquidation of UNRWA
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East was established in 1949 as a temporary organization. 75 years later, UNRWA perpetuates the problem, creates dependency on benefits, and perpetuates the myth of "return." Nowhere in the world does the concept of hereditary refugee status exist. A child born to refugees in another country is not considered a refugee anywhere. An exception is made only for Palestinians. Then the "Right of Return" disappears for 5.9 million people (they never lived in Palestine)—the main obstacle to peace. No benefits for "hereditary refugees."
I'll add that UNRWA employees are affiliated with Hamas and support anti-Semitism. Twelve of them participated in the massacre. Their schools are used by Hamas to store weapons.
3. Iran is the main sponsor of Hamas and Hezbollah
Iran provides Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorists with $700 million annually. This includes training militants and weapons (missiles, drones). A complete blockade of Iran's oil exports is needed. A complete disconnection from SWIFT is needed. Freezing the assets of the Iranian Central Bank. I'll add that this will also stop the Iranian nuclear program.
4. Reform of the UN and International Institutions
The UN's anti-Israel bias is a statistical fact. UN General Assembly resolutions (2015-2022) – against Israel: 112 resolutions; against Syria (500,000 killed): 22 resolutions. Against all other countries combined: 67 resolutions.
Why is this happening? 57 Islamic countries vote as a single bloc. It's ridiculous. 2016 – The UN condemned Israel for "discrimination against women." Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia (women are not allowed to drive) and Iran (the hijab is mandatory) were not condemned. 2022 – Israel was condemned for "rights violations in the Golan Heights." Meanwhile, China (Uyghurs in concentration camps) was not condemned.
The UN has completely discredited itself. The veto power that China and Russia have renders the organization meaningless. The creation of an "Alliance of Democracies" is possible, consisting only of countries with democratic governance.
5. Reform of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu (2024) for "war crimes" in Gaza. BUT! It did not issue a warrant for Hamas until October 7 (only after the massacre). It did not issue warrants for Iran's leaders (sponsors of terrorism). It did not issue a warrant for Putin until 2023 (despite Crimea in 2014 and Syria).
6. Changing Narratives and Norms
For example, the definition of "occupation." Israel has been called the "occupier" of Gaza since 2005, even though Israel withdrew all troops from Gaza, dismantled all settlements, and handed over governance to the Palestinians. Gaza shares a border with Egypt, which Israel has no control over.
After every war, Israel is accused of a "disproportionate response." If 100 Israelis and 1,000 Palestinians are killed, the conclusion is drawn that "Israel is using excessive force." But proportionality doesn't mean an equal number of casualties. Proportionality means proportionality to the goal.
Hamas systematically uses civilians as shields. They install rocket launchers in schools, hospitals, and residential buildings. They place command centers under hospitals and military tunnels under homes. And when Israel attacks these targets, they blame Israel for everything. However, the responsibility lies with those who use civilians as shields.
7. All Arab countries must recognize Israel's right to exist. Many still haven't done so. Children in Muslim countries must stop being taught anti-Semitic textbooks. Any calls to jihad must be met with international sanctions.
This was about what needs to be done outside Gaza. The final part will be about resolving the problems within Gaza."
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