Call Me Back - with Dan Senor The likelihood of Phase Two - with Amit Segal
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Feb 24, 2025 
Amit Segal, a senior political analyst for Israel’s Channel 12 and columnist for Yediot Ahronot, dives deep into the precarious negotiations between Israel and Hamas. He analyzes the shifting public sentiment toward hostages versus warfare, highlighting the moral dilemmas facing Israeli leaders. Amit discusses the rightward political shift in Israel and its impact on future policies in Gaza, stressing the complexities of negotiating peace while ensuring national security. His insights illuminate the challenges of balancing urgent resolutions with long-term stability.
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Hamas's Paradoxical Propaganda
- Hamas uses a two-fold strategy in its propaganda videos.
- It aims to project strength while simultaneously emphasizing the necessity of deals for hostage release.
Hamas's Fear and Israeli Public Opinion
- Hamas is terrified of Israel resuming the war, viewing hostages as leverage for maintaining power.
- Israelis overwhelmingly want the hostages back but also Hamas's defeat; the question is one of timing.
Trump's Proposal and Arab Response
- Trump's Gaza proposal reflects the idea that Gazans should be self-sufficient, not reliant on aid that funds terror.
- The Arab world's response hasn't offered substantially different solutions to Gaza's problems.