Hamas has declared the war in Gaza over, following a peace deal signed in Sharm el-Sheikh, but skepticism remains about the group's intentions and the durability of the agreement. The article draws parallels between this declaration and historical events, questioning whether such a transformation from violence to peace is genuine or merely tactical. It criticizes previous United States administrations' approaches to Middle East peace, particularly contrasting the negotiation styles of Barack Obama and Donald Trump, and warns against underestimating the deep-seated antisemitism and self-destructive tendencies within groups like Hamas and regimes like Iran. The piece concludes by cautioning that peace deals may falter if they fail to address the underlying ideological and historical animosities that fuel ongoing conflict in the region.