Israel Update
The Truth Behind the Hostage Negotiations
Mike Doran and Gadi Taub analyze the ongoing discussions between Israel and Hamas
May 8, 2024
The international media—like much of the Never-Bibi Israeli media—told you a story about Hamas greenlighting a hostage deal, only to have their new position met with an Israeli incursion into Rafah. What actually happened is very far from that media tale. The U.S. and Hamas have been negotiating over Israel’s head, with the Americans making promises Israel can’t afford to keep. When Prime Minister Netanyahu understood what was going on, he moved to intercept the dangerous move. Here’s what happened behind the scenes. Mike and Gadi explain.
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