Hamas has laid out a series of demands in a response to an Israel-backed ceasefire proposal. The offer is likely to be unacceptable to Israel’s prime minister, who has called for a “total victory” in Gaza. Richard Haass served as the Director of Policy Planning at the State Department and he joins Christiane from New York.
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Oct 7
Seeking Peace Despite the Odds
Today marks the three-year anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel which killed 1,200 people. Since then, Israel's attack on Gaza has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians, according to the United Nations. While peace still seems distant, some remain dedicated to the cause. ... Show More
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May 2024
Could Israel & Hamas agree a ceasefire?
Today we look at the potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.On Monday, Hamas agreed to terms put forward by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, but Israel has rejected them, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying they are far from meeting Israel’s “core demands”. Mea ... Show More
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Jun 2024
Richard Haass on the latest ceasefire proposal and the prospects for peace in the Middle East
Richard Haass, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, joins to break down the newest ceasefire proposal in the Israel-Hamas war, and what will be necessary for lasting peace in Gaza.
Next, the New Yorker’s Jonathan Blitzer discusses the Biden Administration’s ne ... Show More
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