Amir Tibon, a diplomatic correspondent for Haaretz and author of "The Gates of Gaza," teams up with Stephen A. Cook, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, to discuss the fraught landscape of Israeli-Hamas negotiations. They explore the complexities of achieving a ceasefire amidst conflicting demands and the human toll on hostages' families. The duo also examines how Trump's presidency might shape U.S. foreign policy in the region, highlighting the evolving dynamics of diplomacy and the implications for both Israel and Palestine.