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Susan Collins: A ceasefire would be a strategic victory for Hamas. It would simply allow Hamas to bide its time and prepare for future…

On the recordOctober 31, 2023
A ceasefire would be a strategic victory for Hamas. It would simply allow Hamas to bide its time and prepare for future attacks.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Collins argues against a ceasefire, suggesting it would benefit Hamas strategically.

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