‘The only way for Israel to defeat Hamas is to offer Palestinians an alternative’

President Donald Trump’s Mideast envoy has expressed optimism about brokering an agreement that could halt the Israel-Hamas war, allow more aid into Gaza, and return more of the 58 hostages still held by Hamas, around a third of whom are alive. Meanwhile, Hamas is reviewing a new Israeli-approved ceasefire proposal after giving it an initial cool response. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Gavin Lee welcomes Itamar Rabinovich, Founder and President of the Israel Institute; Former Ambassador of Israel to USA and President Emeritus of Tel-Aviv University.