Tareq Baconi, expert on Hamas, discusses the importance of understanding its political aspirations separate from violence. They also explore the historical context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Hamas's shift towards armed struggle, the emergence of suicide bombings, their rise to power in Gaza, and the challenges they face as a governing authority.

Miri Eisin, a retired IDF colonel and military strategy expert, discusses how the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar alters Israel's approach to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Tareq Baconi, a leading Hamas analyst, provides insights into the group's future leadership and resilience post-Sinwar. Meanwhile, Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Ambassador to Japan, sheds light on America's deterrence strategy towards China amid rising tensions, alongside the political landscape shaping the U.S. presidential election.