How Biden team muffed hostage negotiations with Hamas

Joe Biden speaks on the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in the Oval Office. (Official White House photo by Adam Schultz)

As negotiations between Hamas and Israel have stalled to release the remaining hostages held in Gaza together with the resumption of military operations, the Trump administration’s aggressive rhetoric, including threats of escalation have served as the hallmark of its negotiating strategy. This, together with additional Israeli pressure...