‘If the war ends with Hamas in power, it would be very awkward for the Netanyahu government’

As the ceasefire stirs modest hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war, PM Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel retains the right to resume war in Gaza, with US backing, should the second stage of the ceasefire prove pointless. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Gavin Lee welcomes former Israeli Ambassador to the US Itamar Rabinovich. Ambassador Rabinovich is Professor Emeritus of Middle Eastern History at Tel Aviv University and Distinguished Global Professor at NYU.