Former US National Security Adviser Voices Apprehension Towards Israel-Hamas Temporary Truce: 'Tactical Game Of Psychological Warfare'

In a recent interview, ex-U.S. national security adviser, John Bolton, has expressed his reservations about the brief ceasefire established between Israel and Hamas, referring to it as a “tactical game of psychological warfare.”

The Hill reported that Bolton relayed his worries in a discussion with CNN. He explained that Hamas is exploiting the truce to divert Israel’s attention from its primary goal of eradicating the militant organization.

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According to Bolton, the ceasefire is a well-calculated move by Hamas intended to weaken the determination of the Israeli military. He proposed that the militant faction’s objective was to turn the provisional truce into a permanent one, thus tipping the scales in their favor over Israel.

The erstwhile White House official also voiced apprehensions about the pact reached between the groups. The pact, which facilitates the liberation of 50 hostages in return for a halt in warfare, was denounced by Bolton as a “bad deal” for Israel. The agreement also encompasses the freeing of 150 Palestinian inmates.

Notwithstanding the short-lived halt, Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has vowed to persist with the battle against Hamas until the faction is wiped out.

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