Trump Envoy Met Hamas, Annoying Israel, as It Keeps Troops in Syria -- and Gaza War at Holidaytime?

A Trump official met in person with Hamas, violating long-standing rules against talking with terrorists. Israel protested, and the US seemed to back off. 

But will the Gaza war erupt again? Yossi tells Dan the Israeli people are "fatigued of war" and would rather make freedom for the hostages top priority, especially with the Passover holiday in April. 

Also -- why is Israel keeping troops in Syria, where massacres occurred this month? 

And does the Trump move to deport a Palestinian activist have any impact on Middle East events? (Spoiler alert: No.) 

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