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On the recordFebruary 28, 2024
Prime Minister Netanyahu gambled that a strong Hamas (but not too strong) would keep the peace and reduce pressure for a Palestinian state.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen explains Netanyahu's strategy regarding Hamas and its implications for peace.

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