To Bring Back More Hostages, Israel Had to Return to War
Israel can compel Hamas to be more flexible.
March 20, 2025
To Bring Back More Hostages, Israel Had to Return to War
Israel can compel Hamas to be more flexible.
Since the war began, there has been a tension between Israel’s two primary goals: the destruction of Hamas and the liberation of the hostages. Many see in Israel’s renewed campaign in Gaza a sacrifice of the latter goal in pursuit of the former. But Meir Ben-Shabbat suggests that Israel’s attacks aim to bring Hamas back to the negotiating table:
March 20, 2025
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