Israel, with Trump's full backing, escalates pressure on Hamas with fresh strikes - analysis

As mediators blitz through attempt to bring about an agreement for the release of additional hostages, the question remains: If this fails, what comes next?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump seen over Gaza destruction (illustration)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump seen over Gaza destruction (illustration)

(photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90, REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE, TOMER APPELBAUM/POOL)

ByAMICHAI STEIN

MARCH 18, 2025 14:12

Updated: MARCH 18, 2025 16:39

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