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Hamas never does anything for freedom.

The real question is, will igniting the negotiations through the release of Edan Alexander

lead the Trump administration to pressure Israel

not to go to that full operation of the Gaza's shape.

I think what we see in a historical perspective

is MAGA taking over, the isolationist policy taking over.

What will prevail, the isolationist approach

by MAGA, Tucker Carlson,

or the hawkish

old Republican establishment

of Mike Wals,

Marco Rubio, et cetera,

right now it's closer to MAGA,

I think, but it's too early to call.

Thank you. It's 8 a.m. on Monday, May 12th here in New York City. It's 3 p.m. on Monday, May 12th in Israel.

Before we get into today's conversation, one quick housekeeping note. Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13th,

I will be delivering the State of World Jewry address at the 92nd Street Y at 7.30 p.m.

We'll provide a link in the show notes. I think it's sold out, but you can still register

for virtual access. And needless to say, there will be a lot to talk about. With that,

today's conversation.

Earlier today, we published an update on the dramatic events that took place over the weekend.

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