The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: Peace Deal Shows More Countries Grow Tired Of Extremism
Oct 22, 2025
Dr. Qanta Ahmed, a physician and human rights advocate specializing in Islamist radicalism, discusses the recent Gaza ceasefire and its implications. She highlights how changing public opinion in Muslim nations is pivotal for lasting peace and emphasizes the potential of expanding the Abraham Accords. Ahmed also shares insights from her forensic work regarding the atrocities following October 7, advocating for using this evidence to shift perceptions in the Muslim world. Her predictions suggest an encouraging trend of normalization among more Muslim-majority countries.
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Abraham Accords Are Holding Strong
- The Abraham Accords helped sustain Arab-Israeli ties after October 7th and remain resilient during the ceasefire.
- Those relationships have positioned Gulf states to support reconstruction and limit Hamas influence.
Regional Pressure Is Changing Qatar's Calculus
- Qatar faced pressure after an Israeli strike and U.S. diplomacy, making its support for Hamas politically costly.
- Regional actors like Turkey and GCC countries are now more invested in cooling conflict and limiting extremist lifelines.
Isolating Hamas Reduces Its Reconstitution Risk
- Cutting off money, arms, and transit routes will hamstring Hamas even if it tries to radicalize new recruits.
- Depriving infrastructure and external support is central to preventing Hamas from reconstituting.