1. To what extent, (if at all) does this development signal Israel's willingness to relinquish it's goal for a "Greater Israel'? 2. Will the territorial expansion by stealth by Israel in the West Bamk etc. - their illegal settlement strategy - need to continue for Netenyahu to retain power in the Knesset?
The architect of 7/10 was released in just such a hostage deal, what are the chances of the newly released batch of prisoners to lead the next generation of Hamas? Any thoughts on what the released Palestinians mean/will do?
Turkey's don't vote for "thanks giving or Xmas" so what do you think Hamas will morph into post exchange of hostages and prisoners, their last bargaining chip spent?
Thanks for your last Triggernometry interview. It really was the best Syria breakdown I have ever heard.
From all the centrist liberals who love and support Israel, but who hate Bibi and were opposed to every step of this war, I have yet to hear an articulate vision for what they believe Israel and the IDF should have done. If you have not already discussed this in the interview can you summarize any clear visions that were widely promoted inside or outside Israel? I am afraid that this question will continue to matter--possibly more than ever--as we move into the next legs of this irreversible path.
What will the role be for the UN in supporting the peace deal? Will they be effective in enabling any peace keeping missions required during this period, given their track record?
Well the question we have here in Tel Aviv is mostly can we put the closet mirror doors back? (after we removed them fearing blasts and glass. We don't have a safe room)
Cynical Israeli joke aside and after a long day at the Hostages Square watching them coming home. I guess my question is, how can Trump call it peace? Is it a peace plan?
The Palestinians are not really in a better position on the ground. The West Bank is still an occupied area. The focus is naturally on Gaza, but it is still part of what a Palestinian future state wish.
On top of it, the terrorists organisations still very much exist and armed (wiping ideology is not something possible as we all know). Hamas and the Islamic Jihad are just 2 out of many. All still with the same wish to destroy Israel.
Rockets have been fired from the West Bank and terrorist attacks were committed arriving from the West Bank and the families of the terrorists receive money "compensation" for life from Abas' government.
I am also wondering about whether there are similarities to the Oslo Accords that Netanyahu was so against of and part of the violent demonstrations against PM Rabin. Coming on the 30th anniversary of his murder by an Israeli far right extremist. I'm so sorry for the length, I am so confused and after 2 years of constant trauma.
Thank you both for bringing some hope to tired Israelis here.
How much of the peace deal can really be laid at the feet of Trump ans US (I guess Steve Witkoff played a huge part oc)? I ask because French medias seems to go out of their way to not give Trump any credits so it is hard to know on our side of the pond. What does the refuse of Hamas to lay down their weapons entail on the possibility of real peace in the region?
I think it's important to remember that less than 10 years after the yom kippur war Israel and Egypt made peace
Is there any chance that there is a similar path towards longer term peace here with palestinians, lebanon, syria etc? Why or why not
1. To what extent, (if at all) does this development signal Israel's willingness to relinquish it's goal for a "Greater Israel'? 2. Will the territorial expansion by stealth by Israel in the West Bamk etc. - their illegal settlement strategy - need to continue for Netenyahu to retain power in the Knesset?
The architect of 7/10 was released in just such a hostage deal, what are the chances of the newly released batch of prisoners to lead the next generation of Hamas? Any thoughts on what the released Palestinians mean/will do?
(That's October seventh for your backwards friends across the pond.)
Turkey's don't vote for "thanks giving or Xmas" so what do you think Hamas will morph into post exchange of hostages and prisoners, their last bargaining chip spent?
Are there any grounds for optimism that all parties to this plan, but especially Hamas, can keep their agreement to it intact?
How does one square Qatar - friend or terrorist funder?
second.
Thanks for your last Triggernometry interview. It really was the best Syria breakdown I have ever heard.
From all the centrist liberals who love and support Israel, but who hate Bibi and were opposed to every step of this war, I have yet to hear an articulate vision for what they believe Israel and the IDF should have done. If you have not already discussed this in the interview can you summarize any clear visions that were widely promoted inside or outside Israel? I am afraid that this question will continue to matter--possibly more than ever--as we move into the next legs of this irreversible path.
What will the role be for the UN in supporting the peace deal? Will they be effective in enabling any peace keeping missions required during this period, given their track record?
introducing.....the "united hallucinations" :)
Well the question we have here in Tel Aviv is mostly can we put the closet mirror doors back? (after we removed them fearing blasts and glass. We don't have a safe room)
Cynical Israeli joke aside and after a long day at the Hostages Square watching them coming home. I guess my question is, how can Trump call it peace? Is it a peace plan?
The Palestinians are not really in a better position on the ground. The West Bank is still an occupied area. The focus is naturally on Gaza, but it is still part of what a Palestinian future state wish.
On top of it, the terrorists organisations still very much exist and armed (wiping ideology is not something possible as we all know). Hamas and the Islamic Jihad are just 2 out of many. All still with the same wish to destroy Israel.
Rockets have been fired from the West Bank and terrorist attacks were committed arriving from the West Bank and the families of the terrorists receive money "compensation" for life from Abas' government.
I am also wondering about whether there are similarities to the Oslo Accords that Netanyahu was so against of and part of the violent demonstrations against PM Rabin. Coming on the 30th anniversary of his murder by an Israeli far right extremist. I'm so sorry for the length, I am so confused and after 2 years of constant trauma.
Thank you both for bringing some hope to tired Israelis here.
Those are really good questions. Here's wishing all the very best to Israel, you, your family and your friends.
Thank you so much Nathan. I truly appreciate it. May we all see better peaceful days.
You're asked to set up a de-radicalization program for the Palestinians. Outline it?
How much of the peace deal can really be laid at the feet of Trump ans US (I guess Steve Witkoff played a huge part oc)? I ask because French medias seems to go out of their way to not give Trump any credits so it is hard to know on our side of the pond. What does the refuse of Hamas to lay down their weapons entail on the possibility of real peace in the region?
Who will Hamas begin killing next?
They won't survive on their record of good governance, so they need a new enemy.
Who will they kill next?
Palestinians themselves?
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