He makes a mistake equating Hamas with the broader concept of Gazan freedom. That is embarrassing. However, I agree with what I think his point is, that you put

He makes a mistake equating Hamas with the broader concept of Gazan freedom. That is embarrassing. However, I agree with what I think his point is, that you put a pressure cooker on the stove long enough and it will pop. Likud and the Israeli hard right are second in line for responsibility of Oct 7 behind Hamas. All that aside, he is a thoughtful economist and I look forward to reading the article.