Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s decision to freeze Gaza’s reconstruction funds until Hamas is disarmed is not cruelty—it’s common sense. After decades of destruction and rebuilding, both nations are refusing to bankroll another cycle of war. Ahmed Fathi argues that real aid must start with accountability and the removal of weapons from the hands of militias that serve foreign agendas, not the people of Gaza.

Diplomacy demands dialogue, not divisive rhetoric. Labeling a diplomat a "terrorist in a suit" only deepens the divide, not the path to peac