The call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah (or Hamas) has become a common refrain in the media, diplomatic circles, and public discourse. The latest ceasefire deal championed by the Biden administration is nothing more than a farce. These calls are not just misguided—they are part of the problem.
Ceasefires do not bring peace; they preserve the status quo, allowing terrorist organizations to regroup, rearm, and renew their attacks. There is no scenario where a ceasefire results in lasting peace—it only delays the inevitable. If we want to end the cycle of violence, we need to stop entertaining the idea of a ceasefire and pursue real victory.
A ceasefire is often framed as a “pause” in hostilities. On the surface, it seems reasonable: halt the fighting temporarily to allow for humanitarian aid, broker a dialogue, and prevent further casualties. But in reality, ceasefires are nothing more than a reset button on an intractable conflict. They do not solve underlying issues, nor do they bring lasting peace. Instead, they only serve to maintain the status quo, leaving the door open for future violence.
The failure to acknowledge this is a dangerous delusion. There’s a fundamental difference between negotiating with a sovereign nation and negotiating with a terrorist organization. Nations have an interest in maintaining stability and peace because their survival depends on it. Terrorist organizations, however, are not interested in peace; they seek destruction. For Hezbollah, every ceasefire is just a tactical retreat—a chance to reload, reorganize, and rearm for the next wave of violence. There is no incentive for them to abide by agreements when their ultimate goal is the annihilation of Israel. Negotiating with such an entity on equal terms is not just naive; it’s counterproductive.
Ceasefires are not a victory. Wars are meant to be won, not tied. Conflicts are defined by power dynamics and survival, and any attempt at peace through a ceasefire with Hezbollah is akin to rewarding failure. It’s a participation trophy for an adversary that offers only violence. There is no reason to believe a temporary cessation of hostilities will lead to progress. This also comes at a time when Israel was systematically destroying the enemy and making it difficult, if not impossible for them to regroup. This postpones the inevitable—more violence, more death, and more suffering; or it sends the message that terrorism will be tolerated within certain boundaries.
The truth is that every time a ceasefire is called, Hezbollah wins. It buys them time to rearm, retrain, recruit new fighters, regroup their leadership, and prepare for the next round of attacks. The same rockets that targeted civilians before the ceasefire are fired again after it ends. The cycle of violence continues, and Israel is left with no choice but to defend itself again. This isn’t peace—it’s a vicious circle that keeps turning, consuming lives on both sides but never getting closer to resolution. UN Resolution 1701, which was supposed to keep peace, clearly didn’t work.
What we are witnessing is an illusion being sold as diplomacy by the Biden Administration. A ceasefire does nothing to address the root causes of conflict; it merely buys time for those who wish to destroy Israel. It’s like putting a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. The real solution lies not in negotiating with terrorists but in decisively defeating them. Israel must act in its own self-interest to ensure its survival, and that means rejecting the temptation of short-term appeasement. Victory, not compromise, is the only way forward. Let’s never forget there was a ceasefire on 10/6/23.
Moreover, the constant push for a ceasefire sends a dangerous message to the international community: terrorism is negotiable, something to be appeased rather than eradicated. The United States, the European Union, and other powers must recognize that calling for a ceasefire only rewards terrorism. It strengthens terrorist regimes, emboldens their supporters, and undermines Israel’s right to defend itself. To call for a ceasefire is to ignore the simple reality that Hezbollah will never be satisfied until it has wiped Israel off the map. The idea that this could lead to peace is both naive and dangerous.
There are no shortcuts to peace in the Middle East, and calling for a ceasefire is one of the greatest illusions of our time. The only way to end the madness is through victory. Israel must continue to decisively defeat and eradicate Hezbollah and make it clear that terrorism will not be tolerated. This is not about achieving temporary respite—it’s about ensuring long-term security, stability, and peace for future generations.
The time has come for world leaders to stop entertaining the notion of a ceasefire and focus on what matters: victory. Anything less is a betrayal of those who live under the shadow of terrorism. Wars are meant to be won, and only through victory can we break the cycle of violence and bring lasting peace to the region.
