In the past week, Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, has been at the forefront of international diplomacy for the Palestinian group, which has been engaged in a conflict with Israel over territorial disputes. Despite facing harsh criticism from political elites for being used as a political pawn, Haniyeh remains determined to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza. The conflict has resulted in hundreds of casualties and caught the attention of several countries offering assistance to both sides. However, Haniyeh expressed a feeling of abandonment by the international community, who are focused on legitimizing Israel's occupation rather than addressing the needs of Palestinian civilians caught in the crossfire.