IDF Strikes, Hostage Negotiations, and Global Efforts: The Ongoing War with Hamas

The IDF have intensified operations in Gaza, eliminating key Hamas leaders responsible for the October 7, 2023, attacks, while continuing efforts to dismantle the group’s infrastructure and rescue hostages. Simultaneously, Hamas agreeed to key conditions for a potential ceasefire amd U.S. officials and global mediators remain deeply engaged in negotiations.

How did the hostage talks get so crazy?

As it always goes with the Palestinians, Washington took the path of least resistance and focused pressure on Israel. It’s the same in peace negotiations.