In this discussion, Joe Truzman, a research analyst specializing in Middle Eastern conflicts, examines the implications of the recent Israel-Hamas ceasefire, predicting it may only be a temporary pause rather than a resolution. He highlights challenges in hostage logistics and the ongoing military capacity of Hamas. Meanwhile, Andrés Martínez-Fernández, a senior policy analyst on Latin America, analyzes the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Maduro's Venezuela, emphasizing the regime's electoral manipulation and potential paths to restoring democratic governance.